Indian Batters With 1,000+ Test Runs In England
Continuing their impressive form in the ongoing England series, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have joined the exclusive club of Indian batters with 1,000 or more Test runs in England. Here’s a look at the members of this elite group:
Sachin Tendulkar
In 17 Tests in England, Sachin Tendulkar amassed 1,575 runs at an average of 54.31. He registered four centuries and eight fifties in 30 innings, with his highest score being 193 at Headingley in 2002.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid has an outstanding record in England, scoring 1,376 runs in 13 Tests at an exceptional average of 68.80. He notched up six centuries and four fifties, with his best performance being a knock of 217 at The Oval in 2002.
Sunil Gavaskar
The ‘Little Master’, Sunil Gavaskar, scored 1,152 runs in 16 Tests (28 innings) in England, averaging 41.14. He recorded two centuries and eight fifties, with his highest score of 221 coming at The Oval in 1979.
Virat Kohli
Indian batting icon Virat Kohli has scored 1,096 runs in 17 Tests (33 innings) in England, averaging 33.21. He has two centuries and five fifties to his name, with a best score of 121 at Edgbaston.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul’s strong performances in the ongoing series have boosted his numbers to 1,035 runs in 25 innings at an average of 41.40. He has four centuries and two fifties, with his best score being 149 at The Oval. Notably, two of his centuries have been scored at the iconic Lord’s venue. (ANI)