Shubman Gill breaks Rahul Dravid's 23-year-old record with 607 runs in England Test series

Shubman Gill shattered Rahul Dravid's 23-year-old record of most runs for India in a Test series in England, scoring 607 runs in three Tests at a massive average of 101.17. Despite a poor show in the final session of the third Test at Lord's, Gill added another feather to his cap, ending a day that saw India struggle to chase 193 runs.

Shubman Gill has been making waves in the ongoing India-England Test series, shattering Rahul Dravid's 23-year-old record of most runs for India in a Test series in England. In just three Tests, Gill has amassed an impressive 607 runs at an average of 101.17, a performance that has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts and financial professionals alike.

Gill's remarkable feat comes after a strong start to the series, where he led India to a historic 336-run win at Edgbaston, becoming the youngest Indian captain to secure an overseas victory [2]. His exceptional batting, including scores of 269 and 161, was a significant factor in India's triumph. Following this victory, Gill continued to dominate, breaking Dravid's record in the Lord's Test by scoring 16 runs in the first innings and then adding two runs on the last ball of the 13th over to break the record [3].

The achievement is particularly notable given the challenges India faced in the final session of the third Test at Lord's. Despite a poor show in the final session, Gill managed to end the day with another feather in his cap, ending a day that saw India struggle to chase 193 runs [3]. This resilience and consistency have set a new standard for Indian batting in England.

Gill's performance has not only broken records but also set new benchmarks. He is now on track to break several other records, including Don Bradman's record for most runs in a series as captain and the most runs in a series against England [1]. His head start in the series, with 585 runs in the first two Tests, has put him in a strong position to challenge these records.

As the series continues, Gill's performance will be closely watched by investors and financial professionals, not just for his batting prowess but also for the potential impact on the Indian cricket team's future. His ability to lead by example and inspire his team to victory has already marked a new era in Indian Test cricket [2].

References:
[1] https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-all-the-records-shubman-gill-can-break-against-england-1494063
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-tour-of-england/history-at-edgbaston-shubman-gill-breaks-sunil-gavaskars-49-year-old-record-becomes-youngest-indian-captain-to-win-overseas-test/articleshow/122286809.cms
[3] https://www.news18.com/cricket/shubman-gill-breaks-rahul-dravids-record-of-most-runs-for-india-in-a-test-series-in-england-ws-l-9438205.html