IND Vs ENG Test: From Stokes To Gill – Players Eyeing Individual Records

As India gear up to take on England in a high-voltage five-match Test series starting June 20 at Headingley, the spotlight isn’t just on the teams' new-look line-ups and tactical battles. This summer could also become one of milestones and personal glory, as several players from both camps stand on the brink of major career landmarks.

With icons like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and James Anderson missing, a new generation steps up—with history in their sights.

Ben Stokes Eyes Rare Dual Landmarks

England’s talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes enters the series needing just 224 runs to join the exclusive 11,000 international runs club. With 10,776 runs from 268 matches, Stokes could become the 11th Englishman to achieve the feat. Simultaneously, he is just 272 runs shy of 7,000 Test runs, a mark only 12 others have reached in England’s history. Known for his flair for the dramatic, Stokes will be expected to anchor England’s Bazball revolution with both bat and ball.

Chris Woakes Poised For Bowling Glory

With the retirement of Anderson and Broad, England’s pace duties fall squarely on Chris Woakes, who is within touching distance of a major Test milestone. He needs 19 wickets to reach 200 Test wickets and just 15 more to complete 400 international wickets. Given his remarkable home record—137 wickets in 34 home Tests at an average of 21.59—Woakes could cement his name among England’s greatest seamers this summer.

Shubman Gill Approaches 2000-Test Run Mark

Shubman Gill begins his captaincy era with a chance to tick off a personal milestone. The stylish right-hander is only 107 runs away from 2,000 Test runs. Having scored 1,893 runs since his debut in 2020, Gill’s form and leadership will be crucial in helping India script a turnaround on English soil, where his previous returns have been modest.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Nears Twin Landmarks

India’s newest batting sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is chasing two significant achievements. The left-hander needs 202 runs to complete 2,000 Test runs and 464 runs to bring up 3,000 international runs. Having smashed over 700 runs in the home series against England, Jaiswal’s first tour of England offers him a shot at Test immortality, if he can conquer the swinging Dukes ball in alien conditions.

Mohammed Siraj Eyes 200 International Wickets

Mohammed Siraj has become India’s most dependable fast bowler overseas, and the England tour could see him scale another peak. With 185 wickets from 96 matches across formats, Siraj is just 15 wickets away from the 200-mark. Having already bagged 27 wickets in England, the milestone appears well within his grasp during this high-octane series.

Rishabh Pant Set to Enter the 3,000 Test Runs Club

Returning from a long injury layoff, Rishabh Pant carries the hopes of a nation and the added responsibility of vice-captaincy. Just 52 runs short of 3,000 Test runs, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter has already notched two centuries in England. With his explosive strokeplay and calm under pressure, Pant could be India’s game-changer once again.

KL Rahul on the Verge of 9,000 International Runs

Veteran batter KL Rahul, who recently struck form against the England Lions, is just 435 runs away from completing 9,000 runs in international cricket. With a strong track record in English conditions and the hunger to revive his red-ball career, Rahul could script one of his most impactful tours yet.

Ravindra Jadeja Targets 7,000-Run Milestone

India’s dependable all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is 309 runs away from reaching 7,000 international runs. With 6,691 runs from 296 innings and a consistent Test record with both bat and ball, Jadeja’s experience will be invaluable in guiding the younger players through tough English conditions and pressure moments.

As much as this series marks the start of a new era for both India and England, it also sets the stage for several personal milestones that could define individual legacies. Whether it's a debutant making history or a veteran signing off with a landmark, the England vs India Test saga is set to be both epic and etched in record books.