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The list of Indian batters with 1000+runs in Test cricket v England is a remarkable test tally of the famed batters who, from time to time, not only stood tall for their nation especially where it came to facing a stern and combative opponent like the English, but inspired fans to admire Test cricket more than ever. This, it ought to be reminded, could never have been any easy feat; for the Indian batters were always aware of the fact that playing back home in England, the team always raised their game by a few notches.
Imagine confronting a country in red-ball cricket that had bowlers of the skill and talent of Gough and Caddick, and later on, Harmison, Hoggard and then, as one came to see- legends like Stuart Broad and James Anderson. With seaming conditions and even lateral movement off the pitch, how hard, it ought to be asked, would have been run-scoring? Yet, there are 5 great names on the list of India batters with 1000+ runs in Test cricket v England. So let us find out these great names and raise our hat in admiration:
Here's a list of Indian batters who have scored 1000+ runs in Test cricket against England:
KL Rahul - 1376 runs
Recently, KL Rahul, courtesy his timely and patient knock of 46 runs at the Old Trafford in Manchester, went past 1000 runs in England. On the whole, he's scored 'nearly 3,700' Test match runs in his career that prior to the Manchester Test features 61 Test appearances. The current test happens to be the 62nd of his career and given his tremendous fitness and even glowing form, evident ever since he's stepped into England, his is hopefully going to be a long career.
KL Rahul has, therefore, become a new or latest entrant to the list of India batters with 1000+ runs in Test cricket v England.
His patient handling of the challenging conditions and the denying of the fast bowlers who can strike early blows to dent the confidence of the Indian team is a testament to his skill and the ability to navigate testing waters.
Sachin Tendulkar - 1575 runs
The record for the Indian batter with most runs scored against England in his overall Test career and where the overall test careers of several batters stand belongs to the great Tendulkar.
In that regard, he's the man on top of the list of India batters with 1000+ runs in Test cricket v England. And there's little doubt about Tendulkar's genius against challenging opponents like England for he was always such a highly admirable batter and a man who performed exemplarily well even in the challenging English conditions.
As on date, Tendulkar hit 1575 runs in England of his 2535 Test runs against the opponent. This also includes, 7 Test tons.
Rahul Dravid - 1376 runs
The Wall, almost always stood tall for his team, especially when the chips were down. Besides scoring 1950 of his Career runs against England in Test match cricket, he struck 1376 of those runs in English and hence, away conditions.
Back in those days, it wasn't too easy for the batters with tougher pitches and there being no concept of batting in a fast-gear or being in the fast-track mode, isn't that right?
One of Dravid's greatest series for India as a frontline number 3 came in 2011 summers where despite his team going down and wrong on almost all occasions, he salvaged a lonely vigil, constructing a monument of focus and ceaseless resolve, striking 3 Test tons in England in a single series, during which he amassed 468 runs on his own.
Tendulkar, Sehwag, Laxman and others were found wanting at the other end with Dravid standing tall for his nation to salvage a saving grace, if one could put it that day.
Virat Kohli - 1096 runs
The great Virat Kohli struck 1096 runs in England of his overall 1991 career runs in red ball cricket against England.
He scored well as a captain, leading from the front on various occasions and even scored comprehensively in Indian conditions. On both occasions, he countered and ably so, sublime bowling talents like Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson, to name just a few.
A truly superlative batting talent, the man with a glowing cover drive!
Sunil Gavaskar - 1152 runs
The towering legend of the game and a highly accomplished opening batter, Sir Gavaskar, is without much of a surprise one of the India batters with 1000+ runs in Test cricket vs England. As a matter of fact, the great Sir Gavaskar's overall test match run tally versus this outstanding Test opponent stands at 1152 runs where it comes to scoring in England. On the whole, Sir Gavaskar scored 2483 runs versus this very opponent.
Moreover, Sir Gavaskar authored a glorious test career that birthed 10122 Test match runs. These included 34 centuries, such a marvellous feat, isn't it?
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ):
Which of India's batters in Tests in England has scored most runs?
The great Tendulkar has scored well over 1500 Test runs against England.
What is KL Rahul's Test tally as a bat against England?
The great KL Rahul, always technically correct, always a joy to watch, has just recently gone beyond 1000 Test runs v England.
