Shubman Gill Eyes Three Major Milestones on England Tour
India’s upcoming tour of England promises to be an exciting chapter in their cricketing journey, especially with young Shubman Gill taking over the reins as Test captain. All eyes will be on the stylish right-hander—not just for his captaincy, but for how he fares with the bat in challenging English conditions. As he steps into this crucial phase, Gill also finds himself on the verge of achieving three personal batting milestones.
1. 2000 Test Runs
Shubman Gill currently sits at 1,893 runs in Test cricket and needs just 107 runs to reach the 2000-run milestone. Having made his debut during India’s iconic tour of Australia in 2020–21, where he played the memorable Gabba knock, Gill has displayed both technique and temperament. Though he has had a few dips in form since, reaching 2000 Test runs could signal a new phase of consistency in his red-ball career.
2. 600 Fours Across Formats
A testament to Gill’s elegant stroke play, the batter has already hit 583 fours in international cricket across formats. He is now just 17 boundaries away from notching up 600 fours. This milestone would highlight not just his ability to find gaps with precision, but also his dominance at the top of the order in all formats.
3. 1000 Runs Against England
In his 14 matches against England across Tests and ODIs, Gill has amassed 860 runs at an average of 43. With just 140 more runs, he will become one of the few young Indian batters to score 1000 runs against England early in their careers. It’s a sign of how well he has fared against quality opposition and will be a motivating factor heading into the series.
Conclusion
The England tour is a crucial moment in Shubman Gill’s cricketing journey—not only as a batter but as a captain. English conditions are known to test even the best, and Gill will need to draw from his past experiences to succeed. Beyond leading the side tactically, India will count on him to anchor the innings and provide stability at the top. Known as the “Prince of Indian Cricket,” Gill has the skill and temperament to rise to the occasion.
The stage is set, and milestones are within reach. How Shubman Gill balances leadership with personal excellence will shape not only the outcome of the series but also his future as a long-term leader of Indian cricket.
