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India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Shubman Gill has made history at Old Trafford, changing into the primary Asian batter to attain over 700 runs in a single Test collection in England. His landmark got here on Day 5 of the fourth Test, throughout one other gritty knock that underlined his rising stature in worldwide cricket. With this feat, the 25-year-old not solely broke new floor for Asian batters but additionally entered a prestigious membership of Test captains who’ve amassed 700 or extra runs in a collection. The record contains a number of the biggest names in cricket history — Sir Donald Bradman (twice), Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith. Gill’s constant brilliance with the bat on this tour has been one of many few brilliant spots for India. He has proven exceptional composure, scoring runs in difficult circumstances and infrequently main rescue efforts from the entrance. His three centuries to date within the collection have include immense stress on his shoulders — as each a batter and as India’s newly appointed Test captain.

700-plus runs in a Test collection for India

774 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1971 (Away)732 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1978/79 (Home)712 – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs ENG, 2024 (Home)701* – Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (Away)*

On Day 4, Gill stitched an important partnership with KL Rahul to assist India get better from a disastrous begin and maintain hopes of a draw alive. As rain threatens to interrupt the ultimate day’s play, Gill’s contribution may show essential in saving the Test and holding India within the collection. From promise to presence, Gill’s 2025 tour of England is shaping into one for the ages.