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Jadeja scored a brilliant half-century in the last innings of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2025 and surpassed the legend's 1979 record. Here are the top 4 players with the most 50-plus scores in a series in England. 

KL Rahul is on the cusp of making history in the fifth Test at The Oval, as he eyes Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record for most Test runs by an Indian opener in England.   

Shubman Gill, who is leading India for the first time in Test cricket, equaled Donald Bradman, Sunil Gavaskar for a massive record on Day 5 of the ongoing fourth Test against England.  

In the rich tapestry of Indian cricket, some names echo through generations, not just for individual brilliance but for the remarkable continuation of a legacy. Here is a look those unique father-son duos, and even trios, where the passion for the game transcended bloodlines, leading both parent and child to don the prestigious Indian cap.

KL Rahul joins former Indian Captain Sunil Gavaskar's record in the 4th test at Old Trafford, Manchester, after a magnificent half-century in the second innings. 

Continuing his brilliant form, Joe Root played a fantastic knock and scored his 38th century during the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. Root equalled Sri Lankan wicket keeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara’s record and he is now joint fourth in the list of most Test centuries. Here's list of batters with most Test hundreds in Test cricket:

Yashasvi Jaiswal broke the jinx of Manchester after making an impactful fifty for India in the 4th test against England. 

Only six Indian batters have scored over 1000 Test runs in England. These legends showcased technical brilliance and mental toughness in one of cricket’s most challenging environments. Their innings have become iconic chapters in Indian cricket history.   

Shubman Gill scripted history by breaking Rahul Dravid’s record of scoring the most runs in a Test series for India in England. During the India tour of England in 2002, Dravid scored a total of 602 runs in six innings and Gill crossed that run mark on Day 4 of the ongoing 3rd Test at Lord's. Here's list of Indian players with most runs in a Test series in England:

Shubman Gill clashed with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett on Day 3 at Lord’s, prompting fiery on-field scenes. Sunil Gavaskar suggested England's limited IPL participation has heightened tensions, citing a lack of camaraderie compared to other IPL-involved international players.

Joe Root scripted history after smashing his 37th Test hundred on the second day of the third Test between England and India at Lord’s on Friday, July 11. With his 37th Test hundred, Root surpassed former India captain Rahul Dravid and Australian star Steve Smith, who have 36th Test centuries to their names. Here's list of batters with most hundreds in Test cricket:

The cricketing great covering India vs England Test series is in England and also went out to watch the enthralling Tennis action at Wimbledon. The Cricketing greats have been making a headline at Wimbeldon 2025 as people of different walks of life was seen at the Royal Box. Virat along with his wife Anushka was present to watch the Men’s Round of 16 match between Novak Djokovic and Australia’s Alex de Minaur on Monday.

India captain Shubman Gill has been in red-hot form in the ongoing Test series against England. After scoring 268 runs in the first innings of the ongoing second Test, Gill played a knock of 161 runs to script history and break multiple records. With this, the 25-year-old Gill became the ninth batter to score 200-plus and 100-plus scores in the same match in Test cricket history. Here's list of 9 players who have scored 200 and 100 in same Test match:  

Shubman Gill etches history in the second match as test captain and joins the elite list with Virat Kohli & Sunil Gavaskar in the 2nd test vs England. Check Details

Sunil Gavaskar has urged Team India to replace Shardul Thakur with Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England in Birmingham, citing spin-friendly conditions and the need for a more impactful bowling attack.

Sunil Gavaskar slammed India's poor fielding as "not Test class" after Shubman Gill's captaincy debut ended in a crushing defeat to England, despite five Indian centuries and Ben Duckett's match-winning ton.

Rishabh Pant has produced an impressive performance with the bat in the ongoing first Test of the five-match series between India and England at Headingley, Leeds. Pant, who had scored a fluent 134 in the first innings, followed it up with another fantastic century in the second innings, scoring 118 off 140 on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test. With this, the 27-year-old Pant became the seventh Indian batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Here's list of Indian batters with centuries in both innings of a Test match:

Sunil Gavaskar wanted to do a Rishabh Pant’s twin centuries vs England spark emotional response from Sunil Gavaskar, who reveals a playful celebration plan during live broadcast.backstand to celebrate Rishabh Pant’s twin centuries against England.

Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the naming of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, arguing that Sachin Tendulkar’s name should come first due to his seniority and greater cricketing achievements.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an impressive century (101 off 159) on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds on June 20 (Friday). With this, Jaiswal became the seventh Indian opener to score a hundred in both England and Australia in Test cricket. Here's list of 7 Indian openers who have scored centuries in both England Australia in Tests: