Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma, ‘THESE' 4 Indian Batters Have Scored 1000-Plus Test Runs In England; KL Rahul Joins Elite List
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Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with 1575 Test runs in England. From 1990 to 2011, he played 17 Tests across the UK, averaging over 54. Sachin's Maiden Century At 17
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His maiden century came at just 17, a match-saving 119* at Old Trafford. He later added a classy 122 at Edgbaston and remained India's most reliable batter overseas for two decades. Rahul Dravid - 1376 Runs
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Rahul Dravid scored 1376 runs in just 13 Tests in England. He averaged a remarkable 68.80, the highest by any Indian with 1000+ runs there. Rahul's Heroic At Headingley
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His 148 at Headingley (2002) and unbeaten 103 at The Oval (2011) are part of Indian cricket folklore. Nicknamed 'The Wall,' Dravid delivered consistency with grace and grit. Sunil Gavaskar - 1152 Runs
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Gavaskar was the first Indian batter to dominate in England. He scored 1152 runs in 13 Tests between 1971 and 1986. Gavaskar's Class At the Oval
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His epic 221 at The Oval in 1979 almost won India the game. With centuries across multiple venues, Gavaskar laid the groundwork for future Indian success in England. KL Rahul - 1035 Runs
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KL Rahul recently joined the 1000-run club in just 10 Tests. Averaging over 52, he has shown maturity and discipline, especially as an opener in testing English conditions. Rahul's Gritty 149
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From a gritty 149 at The Oval in 2018 to a classy 129 at Lord's in 2021, Rahul has shown he's built for big moments. He continues to be a key figure in India's overseas campaigns.
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