India’s All-time XI to have played Test cricket in England

#2 Middle-order: G Vishwanath, Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar

Gundappa Vishwanath was a true genius when it comes to batting, so much so that, his contemporary and India’s all-time great Sunil Gavaskar, also reckoned him as the batting artist.

Vishy was known for his grit and passion towards the game. His knocks for his side in times of vulnerability defined him as a cricketer. Though his numbers aren’t too impressive, it was his impact within the side that was well above mere records that he registered for himself.

M:13, Runs: 858, Average: 39, HS: 113

Sachin Tendulkar was the backbone of Indian batting ever since he defined himself as the lone warrior at the times of uncertainty for his side. His stature grew as a batsman, even more, when he was challenged by tough situations.

His exploits in England and Australia have been praised more often just because of him adapting to the situations quickly. His innings of 193 are still afresh in the minds of every Indian fan.

M:17, Runs: 1575, Average: 54.31, HS: 193

Dilip Vengsarkar, another Mumbaikar, who brought laurels to the country. Vengsarkar was a class apart in terms of his style of batting. When players are devoid of even a single century at the Home of cricket, Dilip was fortunate to hit three centuries in his first three matches played at the auspicious venue. He was the chief architect of India’s victory in 1986, as he went onto hit two centuries in India’s 2-0 triumph against the home team.

M:13, Runs: 960, Average: 48, HS: 157