win Testing chain In England Historically it has been one of the most difficult tasks in world cricket. Swinging Duke ball, unexpected weather, and speed-friendly conditions have also tested the best coming aspects. Despite having a major force at home, India has challenged the English challenge. In form of Shubman Gill-Il Indian team gears for much awaited five-match Test series Ben stokes‘England’s start in Leeds today, Spotlight also shines on a few selected Indian captains, who have managed to convince obstacles and win a test chain on English earth.
3 Indian captain with test win on English soil
1) Ajit Wadkar (1971)
Ajit Wadkar He scripted history by becoming the first Indian captain to win a test series in England. The 1971 tour marked a watershed moment for Indian cricket, as Vedkar’s team pulled out the victory of a 1-0 series, an achievement that was almost unimaginable at that time.
India’s victory came in the third and final test at the Oval, ended in the draw after the first two matches at Lord’s and Old Trafford. Triumph’s hero was leg-spinner Bhagwat ChandrashekharWhich took six wickets in England’s second innings to derail the hosts.
India chased a target of 173 runs, with contribution Sunil Gavaskar And Fourok engineerUnder the cool leadership and smart decisions of Wedkar, India not only shook the world of cricketing, but also laid the foundation for future foreign successes.
2) Kapil Dev (1986)
Fifteen years after Wedkar’s historic victory, Kapil Dev He led a rejuvenated Indian side for another milestone in England. In the summer of 1986, India played a three-match Test series and commanding with 2–0 scorline.
The series started at Lord’s, where India posted 341, ride Dilip Vengsarkarmagnificent century. Kapil, with his tireless speed and energy, took important wickets and played a cameo with the bat. India won the first Test by five wickets.
In the second Test in Hadingley, Vengsarkar once again acted with the bat, and Chetan Sharma Glow with the ball. India wrapped the match and series with a game. The third test in Edgbaston ended in a draw, but the job was already done. Kapil’s aggressive and fearless leadership, combined with his all -round talent, helped India register one of its most powerful range win.
3) Rahul Dravid (2007)
India’s most recent Test series won in England in 2007 Rahul DravidFamous known as ‘The Wall’. The three-match series ended 1–0 in India’s favor, winning the second Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
After the first testing at Lord’s ended in a dramatic draw, where India survived a final session for its tales, the second test saw India came to life. Zaheer KhanMemorable magic with the ball helped Skital England cheaply, while half -century Dinesh karthik And Sachin Tendulkar Keep India under command.
The third test at the Oval also ended in a draw, leading India to win its first series in England in 21 years. Dravid’s leadership, supported by a strong bowling unit and a gritty batting line-up, ensured that India stood longer in hostile circumstances.
Can Shubman Gill join the elite list?
Now, as a new era begins with the charge of the Indian Test side with Gill, fans are eager to see if the young captain can repeat the success of his prestigious predecessors. Such as leading one side without veterans Virat Kohli And Rohit SharmaGill has a standing hill to climb against an experienced England organization.
The challenge is immense, but Gill has shown poetry and maturity beyond her years. With a mixture of youth and experience in the squad and a quality bowling attack Jasprit BumrahThere are devices to make history again in India. If Gill can guide India to win a series, he will join the prestigious club of Wedkar, Kapil and Dravid – and will open his name among the great Indian cricket.
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