New Delhi: Shubman Gill has named his name in a record book, which takes Virat Kohli ahead to become the most run-scorer in a first Test series as India’s captain. The elegant right -handed right hand reached a milestone during a second trial against England against England against England. With 460 runs in just four innings, Gill has made a great statement as a full -time Test skipper in his first series.Gill launched a series with a luxurious 147 in Hadingley and followed it with a luxurious 269 in the first innings in Edgbaston, performing his class and composition in testing his class and English conditions.
The previous record was of Virat Kohli, who scored 449 runs in four innings during India’s 2014/15 Tour of Australia – a series that marked the beginning of his successful tenure as a Test captain.
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Gill’s achievement is standing not only for numbers, but also for reference – to challenge foreign circumstances and lead a relatively young side when it is most important when it matters.
Other notable players in the list include some of the most prestigious names of Indian cricket: Vijay Hazare (347 runs vs England, 1951/52), Nari Contractor (319 vs Pakistan, 1960/61), Dilip Vengsarkar (305 vs West Indies, 1987/88), and Mohammad Ajruddin (303 vs. New Jailland, 1989/90).Most runs in the first series as India Test captain459* – Shubman Gill vs ENG (distance, 2025, 4 innings)449 – Virat Kohli vs. Aus (away, 2014/15, 4 innings)347 – Vijay Hazare vs Ang (Ghar, 1951/52, 7 innings)319 – Women Contractor vs. Pak (Home, 1960/61, 6 innings)305 – Dilip Vengsarkar vs Wi (Ghar, 1987/88, 5 innings)303 – Mohammad Azharuddin vs NZ (Away, 1989/90, 4 innings)
