In a masterclass of batting consistency and leadership, Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has broken a long-standing record held by Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf, becoming the highest-scoring Asian batsman in a single Test series on English soil.

Gill reached the landmark on Day 4 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, pushing his series tally to 632 runs. This surpasses Yousuf’s 631-run benchmark, set during the 2006 tour of England. The record-breaking moment came during India’s second innings, with Gill unbeaten on 87 at close, leading a resilient partnership of 174 runs alongside KL Rahul, who remained not out on 78.

Having taken over the captaincy barely a month ago, Gill has responded with authority and flair. His run-scoring spree includes three centuries, all in high-pressure match situations. His total now stands as the highest by an Asian player in a SENA series—an elite group of cricketing nations where Asian batsmen have traditionally found conditions most challenging.

Cricket historians are now watching closely to see if Gill can surpass Virat Kohli’s record of 655 runs—the most by an Indian captain in a Test series against England. That mark was set during the 2016 home series, but Gill’s run chase in away conditions may elevate the achievement even further.

While Yashasvi Jaiswal remains the record-holder for most runs by an Asian against England in any series (712 in 2024 at home), Gill’s dominance on English turf has placed him firmly in the pantheon of modern Test greats.

The stage is now set for a dramatic final day at Old Trafford, with India eyeing a series win and their young captain within touching distance of multiple legendary milestones.