India player ratings for England Tests: Heroes and duds as Shubman Gill and Co secure thrilling 2-2 Test series draw

The recently concluded Test series between India and England turned out to be a classic. Both teams played some top-quality, thrilling cricket as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended 2-2.

For a young Indian team, the most satisfying aspect was that different players stepped up at different times to shoulder responsibility and showcase their class in some of the toughest conditions. That collective effort is what helped Shubman Gill and Co secure a draw on the final day of the series.

Below is how we rated each Indian player based on their performances across 25 days of gruelling cricket.

Rating scale:

• 1-4: Poor performance

• 5: Below average performance

• 6: Good performance

• 7: Very good performance

• 8: Outstanding performance

• 9-10: Match-winning performance

Shubman Gill - 9/10

Captain Shubman Gill was the backbone of India’s batting. He played one great innings after another and was the top scorer of the series, just as he had promised before the start of the contest. He scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40, with 4 centuries, including a double ton. Also, led India to a 2-2 scoreline in his first assignment as a Test captain.

KL Rahul - 8/10

Veteran Indian batter KL Rahul gave India strong starts and looked in solid form throughout. He looked confident and reliable, and finished as the third-highest run-scorer. Rahul scored 532 runs in the series at an average of 53.20, including 2 centuries and 2 fifties.

Yashasvi Jaiswal - 7/10

Yashasvi Jaiswal played a couple of brilliant knocks, especially when India needed quick runs. However, he lacked consistency and couldn’t maintain the same form throughout the series. Jaiswal scored 411 runs at an average of 41.10, including 2 centuries. Note, this was Jaiswal’s first Test series in England.

Sai Sudharsan - 5/10

Debutant Sai Sudharsan had one good fifty but didn’t look comfortable in English conditions overall. He scored 140 runs in three matches at an average of 23.33.

Rishabh Pant - 8/10

India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant once again showed why he’s considered a dynamic player. His aggressive approach changed games and helped India gain momentum on multiple occasions. Pant scored 479 runs in 4 Tests, including 2 hundreds, before he got injured and was ruled out.

Karun Nair - 5/10

Karun Nair had a few starts but didn’t convert them into big scores. He made a comeback to the Test side after eight years but failed to grab the opportunity with both hands. His form was below average. Nair scored 205 runs at an average of just 25.62, including one fifty.

Ravindra Jadeja - 9/10

Ravindra Jadeja was brilliant with the bat at No. 6 and played many important knocks under pressure. While his bowling was not at its best, his all-round value was massive. He scored a whopping 516 runs at an average of 86.00 and also picked up 7 wickets to his name.

Washington Sundar - 8/10

Washington Sundar played a key role as a support all-rounder. He scored a century to draw a match in Manchester alongside Jadeja and also picked up wickets in helpful conditions. Sundar scored 284 runs at an average of 47.33 and took 7 wickets under his belt.

Dhruv Jurel - 6/10

Dhruv Jurel came in for one match as a replacement for the injured Pant. He batted decently in that match and looked confident behind the stumps, too. He also did well as a replacement keeper in the Lord’s and Manchester Tests. The 24-year-old scored 53 runs in the Oval Test.

Shardul Thakur - 5/10

Shardul Thakur didn’t get many opportunities in the series, but when he did, he couldn’t make a big impact. He had one decent spell at Headingley and scored 41 in Manchester, but overall managed just 46 runs and 2 wickets in two matches.

Nitish Kumar Reddy - 4/10

Nitish Reddy looked promising at times, but didn’t have a big impact in the matches he played. He scored 45 runs in two matches and picked up 3 wickets. He got injured and was ruled out ahead of the fourth Test.

Mohammed Siraj - 9/10

Mohammed Siraj was the best bowler in the series, not just for India but overall. He led the attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and delivered in pressure situations. His spell in the final Test was match-winning. Siraj picked up 23 wickets, including two 5-wicket hauls.

Jasprit Bumrah - 8/10

Jasprit Bumrah missed two Tests but made a big impact in the Headingley and Lord’s Tests. His pace and accuracy were top-class. He picked up 14 wickets in three matches, including two fifers.

Prasidh Krishna - 6/10

Prasidh Krishna took wickets but was a bit expensive in this series. Still, he provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs and also played a part on the last day of the final Test, which India won to level the series. Krishna picked up 14 wickets at an economy 4.94.

Akash Deep - 6/10

Akash Deep had one great Test match and looked sharp with the ball. He helped India win the second Test at Edgbaston. He also scored a crucial half-century in the final Test, coming in as a nightwatchman. Akash Deep picked up 13 wickets with a best of 6/99.

Anshul Kamboj - 3/10

Debutant Anshul Kamboj played only one Test and failed to impress. He was expensive and looked out of rhythm. He picked up just 1 wicket in that match.