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Shubman Gill Breaks Dravid’s England Series Run Record Despite Lord’s Setbacks

His tally of 607 runs at a 101.17 average underscores a changing of the guard for India’s Test captaincy.

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Sunil Gavasksr, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli | Image: BCCI/AP

Overview

  • Shubman Gill has amassed 607 runs at an average of 101.17, including three centuries, to surpass Rahul Dravid’s 23-year-old record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series in England.
  • The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy stands level at 1-1 as India and England prepare for the final day at Lord’s to claim a 2-1 series lead.
  • Gill was dismissed for 16 and 6 in India’s two innings at Lord’s, contrasting with earlier scores of 147, 269 and a century in the opening Tests.
  • Former England captain Nasser Hussain cited England’s precise bowling lengths and vocal sledging on a quicker Lord’s pitch as factors in Gill’s early dismissals.
  • His prolific scoring underscores a generational shift in India’s batting lineup following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.