The 25-year-old Shubman Gill has surpassed Virat Kohli’s record of the highest run scorer in a test debut as an India captain.

He reached the milestone during the second test against England in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston. Scoring 460 runs in just four innings, Gill made a statement in his first series as full-time skipper.

Shubman Gill had a solid 147 run knock in the first test at Headingley, showing his masterclass and skills in English conditions.

With his knock, he become only the fifth Indian to score a century on Test captaincy debut, joining legendary names such as Vijay Hazare and Sunil Gavaskar.

The previous record belonged to Virat Kohli who sored 449 runs in four innings during India’s 2014/15 tour of Australia.

Shubman Gill’s made a statement not only with his numbers but also proved his leadership abilities to command young side in challenging conditions.

Other notable players on the list include some of Indian cricket’s most iconic names

• 459* – Shubman Gill vs ENG (Away, 2025, 4 innings)
  
• 449 – Virat Kohli vs AUS (Away, 2014/15, 4 innings)
  
• 347 – Vijay Hazare vs ENG (Home, 1951/52, 7 innings)
  
• 319 – Nari Contractor vs PAK (Home, 1960/61, 6 innings)
  
• 305 – Dilip Vengsarkark vs wi (Home, 1987/88, 5 Innting)
  
• 303 – Mohammad Azharuddin vs NZ (Away, 1989/90, 4 Innings)

India’s batting lineup has been impressive in the first and second test but they lacked depth in the bowling at Headingley.

Ahead of the second test, Jasprit Bumrah has been rested and India made some notable changes which proved to be worked out.

Gill made a stunning maiden double century in the first innings of the second test amassing 269 runs pushing side’s total to 587 in the first innings.

Responding to that England posted 407 runs thanks to Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*) forging a 303 run partnership for 6th wicket.

Siraj picked a six wicket haul while Akash Deep bagged four wickets. Staring their second innings, India has extended their lead with stellar knocks from Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Kl satisfied.