Irfan Pathan Lauds Shubman Gill's Record-Breaking Feat
With 722 runs in the series, Gill has cemented his position as one of the greatest Asian batters in Test cricket history, and his record-breaking feat is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. His achievement has sent shockwaves in the cricketing world, with many experts and former players praising his incredible performance.
Shubman Gill has made history by equalling Don Bradman's record of most centuries as captain in a Test series, scoring a century against England at Old Trafford, his fourth ton in as many games, making him the first player to hit four centuries in his maiden Test series as captain.
Gill surpassed Mohammad Yousuf's record for most runs scored by an Asian player in a Test series in England, with 657 runs, and is now closing in on Virat Kohli's 655-run record, the highest by an Indian captain in a Test series against England. His performance sets a new benchmark for Asian batters in SENA countries, eclipsing legends like Rahul Dravid and Kohli.
The Indian skipper has broken the record for the highest-scoring Asian batter in a Test series on English soil, surpassing Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf's 631 runs in the 2006 tour. Gill reached the milestone with 632 runs during the fourth Test at Old Trafford, taking his tally in the series to 632 runs. He assumed Test captaincy on May 24 and needed just 13 runs to eclipse the record.
Gill's exploits have carved out a unique place for him in cricket history, with the top five captains with the most runs in a Test series in England including him, Garfield Sobers, Graeme Smith, Allan Border, and Virat Kohli. His sensational form, scoring three centuries in the series, all in his first two Tests as captain, has made him a standout player in the cricket world.