Indian cricket team’s new Test captain Shubman Gill is in great form during the ongoing Test series against England. This is Gill’s first Test series as captain, and he has already made history. He has now scored the most runs in a debut Test series by an Indian captain, beating the previous record held by Virat Kohli.
Gill’s Powerful Performance in England
In the five-match Test series, Gill has played only two Tests so far, but his batting has been outstanding. In just four innings, he has scored a total of 585 runs. This includes a double century (269 runs) and a century (161 runs) in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Before that, in the first Test at Leeds, he had scored 147 runs in the first innings and 8 runs in the second.
With this performance, Gill has shown that he is ready for leadership and can handle pressure on foreign grounds. His consistent scoring has helped India compete strongly against England.
Virat Kohli’s Record Broken
Before Gill, the record for most runs by an Indian captain in a debut Test series was held by Virat Kohli. Kohli made his captaincy debut during the 2014-15 Test series in Australia. In that series, Kohli had scored 449 runs in four innings, which included three centuries and a score of 46 runs. At that time, MS Dhoni had retired from Test cricket suddenly during the tour, and Kohli was made the captain.
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Gill has now broken Kohli’s record by scoring more runs in fewer matches, making it a major milestone early in his captaincy career.
Top 5 Indian Captains with Most Runs in Debut Series
Here is a look at the top five Indian Test captains who scored the most runs in their debut series:
- Shubman Gill – 585 runs (2025 vs England)
- Virat Kohli – 449 runs (2014/15 vs Australia)
- Vijay Hazare – 347 runs (1951/52 vs England)
Conclusion
Shubman Gill’s strong start as captain is a big positive for Indian cricket. His calm mindset, smart leadership, and big scores show that the future of India’s Test team is in safe hands. If he continues to play like this, he could break many more records in the coming years.
The India vs England Test series continues, and all eyes are now on how Gill leads his team in the remaining matches.
Disclaimer: This news article is for general information only. It is based on current cricket match updates and public records. Please refer to official cricket boards for confirmed statistics and future changes.
