India’s Test captain Shubman Gill ended an incredible series with 754 runs, just 20 shy of Sunil Gavaskar’s record. The 1971 mark of 774 runs remains unbeaten, but Gill’s performance won praise across the board.
He was dismissed for 11 off 9 balls by Gus Atkinson in the second innings of the **final Test at The Oval**, missing the chance to break history.
After the day’s play, Gavaskar himself presented Gill with a signed cap and shirt in a heartfelt tribute.
“Well, yes, in anticipation of him going past my record, I had gotten something for him. This is all in God’s hands. But 754 runs, it’s fantastic. The difference is that 754 runs have come with him having the additional responsibility of being the captain,” said Gavaskar.
“Mine, I was the baby of the team, it wouldn’t have mattered. If I failed, nobody would have given a hoot. As the captain, to score 754 runs. More than 750 runs, where he is making the difference to his side’s fortunes. Don’t go by those 20 runs, just see what those 754 runs have done for Indian cricket.”
The legendary cricketer acknowledged Gill’s effort under pressure, especially as a debut Test captain on English soil.
Gill’s Series Highlights with the Bat
Gill started the England series strongly with a **century at Headingley**. He hit **two more tons at Edgbaston**, lifting India to a dominant win.
Though he failed at Lord’s, he bounced back at Manchester with another critical century in the second innings.
India Poised to Win Final Test at The Oval
With three days of play done, India remain ahead in the fifth Test. They need only **eight more wickets** for victory.
England require 324 runs, and the absence of Chris Woakes further hurts their chances. They finished Day 3 on 50/1, losing Zak Crawley late.
Despite not surpassing Gavaskar, **Shubman Gill’s 754-run series** will be remembered as a defining moment in Indian Test cricket.
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