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Shubman Gill becomes fourth‑youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs
✍️ Times of India
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:40 PM
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Gill crossed the 3,000‑run mark on the opening day of the second Test, overtaking Kapil Dev to become the fourth‑youngest Indian to achieve the milestone.
Shubman Gill reached the 3,000‑run milestone in Test cricket on day one of the second Test of the series, making him the fourth‑youngest Indian to do so. The achievement places him alongside legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, who are the only Indians to have reached the mark at a younger age.
Gill’s innings was measured, with a gradual accumulation of runs before he finally crossed the landmark, thereby surpassing the previous record held by former captain Kapil Dev. The milestone came after a careful start, reflecting Gill’s composure under pressure.
The feat not only adds Gill to an elite list of Indian batsmen but also strengthens his standing ahead of the remaining matches in the series, signalling his growing importance in the national side.
Gill’s innings was measured, with a gradual accumulation of runs before he finally crossed the landmark, thereby surpassing the previous record held by former captain Kapil Dev. The milestone came after a careful start, reflecting Gill’s composure under pressure.
The feat not only adds Gill to an elite list of Indian batsmen but also strengthens his standing ahead of the remaining matches in the series, signalling his growing importance in the national side.