Indian cricket team players during their inter-line match in England. (Bcci) In the landscape of a modern test cricket, only a few rivals, the history and global intrigue of long -term Indian bits with England and Australia, especially because bilateral ties with Pakistan have been interrupted. The Indian overseas test calendar was dominated by tours of these two nations-they were in a modern epic of a red ball cricket.India played the most tests in England (67), followed by Australia (57), emphasizing how essential these tours were to form the country’s test heritage.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!When India is preparing for five test series in England since June 20 in Leeds, led by juvenile SHUBMAN GILL, the contrast between the wealth in these two nations offers a convincing view of how far the Indian test cricket has developed.
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The Indian journey in England began in 1932 at Lord’s – their first test match ever. It took 22 matches and almost four decades before India finally tasted victory on English soil – a historical victory with four goals in the 1971 oval under Ajit Wadekar. This victory not only broke the drought, but also sealed the Indian victory in England.Their second series of victory came 15 years later, in 1986, led by Kapil Dev, with a commanding triumph of 2-0. Until 2007, India claimed its third victory of the series, this time under Rahul Dravid.But since then it has been painful waiting. India lost three consecutive series-in 2011 (0-4), 2014 (1-3) and 2018 (1-4). The 2021–22 series, interrupted by the Covid-19 focus, was finally drawn 2-2, although India led 2-1 before the last test was postponed and played a year later under Jasprit Bumhrah.Although they have giants like Sachin Tendulkar (1575 runs in 17 tests), Rahul Dravid (1376) and Sunil Gavascar (1152), India has only nine victories showing 67 tests in England. Their best bowling performances come from Ishant Sharma (48 goals), Kapil Dev (43) and Jasprit Bumhrah (37).Now, with dedicated like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, they retired and absence of experienced hands such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Mohammed Shami, the new generation must try to break an 18 -year -old win in England.India in Australia: From Underdogs to TrailblazersThe first Indian trip to Australia in 1947 ended with the defeat of the 0-4 series. The struggle for relevance in the Australian conditions continued for three decades. The breakthrough finally came in 1977 in Melbourne, where the Bishana Singh Bedi party won 222 runs – the first Indian test victory. In the end, however, they lost a series of 2-3.Sunil Gavascar stretched a series of 1-180–81 and identified the first undefeated series of India in Australia. But the series wins, remained elusive until the 21st century.Under the captain of Virt Kohli, India created history in 2018–19 by winning 2-1 – their first victory in Australia and the first Asian nation.The 2020–21 tour was probably the best test moment in India. After he collapsed after 36 in Adelaide and lost Kohl on his father’s holiday, India gathered under Ajinkya Rahane. Victory in Melbourne, a courageous draw in Sydney and a record victory in Brisbane – an Australian fort for more than three decades – closed the legendary victory of the 2-1 series.However, the dream ended in 2024–25. Despite the massive victory of 295 run in the first Perth test, India lost three of the next four matches and eventually admitted a series of five matches 1-3. This defeat also denied their place in the World Cup final.India has now won 10 of its 57 tests in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah leads all Indian pitch with 64 goals down, while Sachin Tendulkar (1809 runs), Virat Kohli (1542) and VVS Laxman (1236) brought an iconic performance.India in England vs India in AustraliaCricket teamvs EnglandVs AustraliaPlayed with matches6757Victory910The series wins3 (1971, 1986, 2007) 2 (2018/19, 2020/21)Last series2-2 draws (2021/22) 1-3 loss (2024/25)The best venueLord’s (3 wins) MCG (4 wins)Upper doughSachin Tendulkar – 1575 Runssachin Tendulkar – 1809 RunsTop BowlerISHANT SHARMA – 48 WICKETSJASPRT BUMRAH – 64 goalsWhile England has been a more difficult challenge, Australia has turned into iconic triumphs over the past decade. McG and Gabba’s victory and two consecutive victories of the series increased rivalry in India-Australia to a character similar to ash, if not beyond the intensity and modern meaning.Journey to usWhen India begins in England 20. The test series remains a question: can young weapons imitate what Rahane’s men did in Brisbane?The recent success in India, Australia, shows that the right combination of youth, determination and belief can overturn even the most amazing records. Whether England becomes another limit of success is to be seen.
