Exciting Milestones Await Indian Cricketers in Upcoming England Tour
Overview of India's Tour to England
The upcoming tour of England by India promises to be a memorable experience for cricket enthusiasts. While fans will have to cope with the retirements of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, there are numerous milestones on the horizon for several Indian players. Achieving these milestones will require exceptional performances on the field.
Series Schedule
The series is set to take place from June to August 2025, featuring matches at iconic venues including Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.
Race to 2000 Test Runs: Gill vs. Jaiswal
Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Indian cricket team, is on the verge of reaching 2,000 Test runs, needing just 107 more runs. In his 32 Test matches, he has accumulated 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, including five centuries and seven fifties, with a top score of 128. However, his performance in England has been less than stellar, with only 88 runs in six innings across three matches.
On the other hand, 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal is also closing in on the 2,000-run mark, requiring 202 runs to achieve this milestone. He has scored 1,798 runs in 19 Tests at an impressive average of 52.88, boasting a strike rate above 65, with four centuries and ten fifties, and a highest score of 214*. Despite mixed results in practice matches, fans are hopeful that Jaiswal will excel against the new England pace attack.
Jaiswal's Potential Against England's Bowling Attack
Jaiswal's confidence is bolstered by his remarkable performance in the previous home series against England, where he scored 712 runs, including two double centuries and three fifties. The inexperienced English bowling lineup, featuring Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, and Jamie Overton, may struggle against him. Additionally, Jaiswal is just 464 runs shy of 3,000 international runs, having scored 2,536 runs in 43 matches at an average of 46.10.
KL Rahul's Pursuit of 9,000 International Runs
KL Rahul, now the most experienced batter in the squad, is aiming for 9,000 international runs, needing 435 more. He has shown promising form across formats and is eager to make a significant impact in England. Despite concerns about his form declining during the series, he has already demonstrated his capabilities with scores of 116 and 51 in a practice match against England Lions.
Rishabh Pant's Quest for 3,000 Test Runs
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who had a challenging IPL season, is just 52 runs away from reaching 3,000 Test runs. In 43 Tests, he has scored 2,948 runs at an average of 42.11, with a remarkable strike rate of 73.62. Pant has six centuries to his name, including two in England, and is eager to showcase his aggressive style of play.
Milestones for Jadeja and Siraj
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is 309 runs away from 7,000 international runs. In 358 matches, he has scored 6,691 runs at an average of 32.32, with four centuries and 35 fifties. His experience will be crucial for the team in the absence of senior players.
Mohammed Siraj, a key figure in India's bowling attack, is just 15 wickets away from 200 international wickets, having taken 185 wickets in 96 matches at an average of 28.28. With 27 wickets in 11 matches in England, he has a good chance of reaching this milestone during the series.
First Test Match Details
The first Test of the series is scheduled to commence in Leeds on June 20.