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From Jaiswal To Rahul: Indian Stars Eye Personal Landmarks In Upcoming England Test Series

Kaushik Kashyap

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. [Source - @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. [Source - @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

A blockbuster Test season awaits as England hosts India for a thrilling five-match series starting June 20 at Headingley. Despite the absence of some modern-day stalwarts, India arrives with a fresh, fearless squad led by new captain Shubman Gill.

The young brigade is hungry to make a mark, and with records and reputations on the line, the English summer promises high-stakes cricket.

Here is a look at some of the records which the players must be chasing between fierce battles, dramatic turnarounds, and individual brilliance in a series that could redefine careers and legacies.

Shubman Gill needs 107 runs to complete 2000 Test Runs

Shubman Gill, the new Indian Test captain is just 107 runs away from completing 2000 runs in Tests. Since debuting against Australia in 2020, the right-hander has scored 1893 runs at an average of 35.07. Moreover, he has modest returns from three matches he has played in England so far which he will look to change in this high-stakes series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal needs 202 runs to complete 2000 Test Runs

The young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a great start to his Test career, amassing 1798 runs in 19 Tests at an impressive average of 52.88 so far and is just 202 runs away from the 2000-run tally. The 28-year-old is touring England for the first time and will be looking to make it memorable by setting records in challenging conditions.

Yashasvi Jaiswal needs 464 runs to complete 3000 International Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal is also 464 runs away from achieving 3000 international runs under his name, a milestone he can achieve, replicating his record-breaking home series against England, where he scored over 700 runs with two double centuries and three fifties. A 500-run series in England is rare, but Jaiswal has the form and talent to do the unthinkable in his very first tour on English soil.

Mohammed Siraj needs 15 wickets to complete 200 International Wickets

Mohammed Siraj, India’s relentless pace spearhead and an unsung hero abroad, is just 15 wickets away from 200 international scalps. With 185 wickets in 96 matches across all three formats, Siraj has emerged as a prolific option for India in the recent years. Moreover, he has already taken 27 wickets in England and could reach the milestone during this series.

Rishabh Pant needs 52 runs to complete 3000 Test Runs

Rishabh Pant is just 52 runs shy of reaching 3,000 Test runs landmark. In 43 matches, the swashbuckling keeper-batter has scored 2,948 runs at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate of 73.62, including six centuries, two in England. As India’s new vice-captain and a proven overseas performer, Pant will be a key player for India to overcome the England challenge.

KL Rahul needs 435 runs to complete 9000 International Runs

KL Rahul has been a prominent name for India in all three formats for almost a decade now. With 215 international matches for India, Rahul is now just 435 runs away from the milestone of 9,000 international runs. The 33-year-old has enjoyed batting in English conditions in the past, and with a century and a half-century against the England Lions recently, Rahul will be eyeing nothing less than a career-defining campaign this time.

Ravindra Jadeja needs 309 runs to complete 7000 International Runs

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will also be eyeing to fulfill some milestone as he is 309 runs short of reaching 7,000 international runs for India. With 6,691 runs in 296 innings across 358 matches in all three formats, Jadeja has been a reliable contributor in all departments of the game. In Rohit and Virat’s absence, Jadeja’s experience will be vital in anchoring a young and evolving Indian batting lineup.