3 Indian batters with most centuries in England in Tests

Playing in England is a significant challenge, as conditions are tough for both batters and bowlers. The Indian team has witnessed some high-class and legendary performers who have showcased solid temperament and technique in the past, enabling them to sustain themselves in challenging English conditions. Indian cricket has produced some class performers, be it the bowlers or the batters, who have stood firm in tough English conditions.

In this piece, we discuss three Indian batters who have highlighted their calibre through their determined and gritty temperament and rock-solid technique to score centuries in English conditions. The batters mentioned in the list possessed different techniques, and their stroke play varied depending on their strengths of playing on different wickets and their approach against different bowlers, but these batters showcased tremendous mental as well as physical toughness to score big hundreds in what are considered the most challenging playing conditions.

These batters approached different situations depending on their temperament and had specific plans while facing different bowlers during different situations, but they showcased a resolute approach to score big hundreds. We take a look at these legendary batters in detail:

1.Rahul Dravid (6 Centuries in 13 Tests)-

''The Wall," as he was called during his playing career, showcased resoluteness in challenging English conditions with his calm temperament, patience and rock-solid technique. Arguably amongst the greatest test players in Indian cricketing history, Dravid showcased why he was considered technically strong with his effortless stroke play and his ability to score centuries consistently in conditions that favour the bowlers.

The former India skipper and coach scored 6 centuries in the 13 tests he played in England. His 217 at Kennington Oval will be remembered for generations. His timing and placement were pure class. The former right-hander will always be respected for his kind and helpful nature alongside his cricketing talent..

2. Sachin Tendulkar (4 Centuries in 17 Tests)-

"Master Blaster" Sachin Tendulkar showcased tremendous adaptability in different playing conditions in England in tests. His strokeplay also varied, keeping in mind the wickets in England that helped him score big centuries in England. The former India captain is a humble personality who is known to help others through his social work alongside his legendary cricketing skills.

 Tendulkar showcased fearless stroke play combined with his ability to play the ball late on English wickets, even though the wicket offered seam movement. When the ball swung late, Tendulkar depended on back-foot punches and classic drives. The former right-hander scored 4 centuries in the 17 tests he played in England. His straight drives will be remembered in England. His 193 at Headingley in 2002 and 177 at Trent Bridge in 1996 were classic.

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3.Dilip Vengsarkar (4 Centuries in 13 Tests)-

Vengsarkar showcased all-around stroke play on all sides of the wicket that enabled him to score centuries with consistency in England. The former India captain's effortless and elegant strokeplay was praised in England when he looked at his best. The former right-hander scored 4 centuries in 13 tests in England.

Whether it was playing the square cuts, pulls, driving the ball or playing a straight drive, Vengsarkar was simply brilliant with his strokeplay. His front-foot punches against some of the best English bowlers helped him score heavily in England. "Colonel", as he was fondly called during his playing days, scored a brilliant 157 at Lords in 1982 that is unforgettable.