Team Details
Title
Legends of 1990 – India in England
Player Name
The Indian team for the 1990 tour of England
Team
India tour of England in 1990
Achivement
The tour is most remembered for Tendulkar’s maiden Test century, Kapil’s sixes, and Azharuddin’s elegant Lord’s innings.
Signature/ Autograph
All Team
Position
India played well but couldn’t force a win.
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Event Details
Year
1990
Opponent
England
Venue
England (1st Test :-Lord’s Cricket Ground, 2nd Test:-Old Trafford, 3rd Test:-The Oval)
Score
1st Test :-England won by 247 runs, 2nd Test:-Draw, 3rd Test:-Draw)
Milestone Moments
Sachin Tendulkar’s Maiden Test Century (2nd Test, Old Trafford), Mohammad Azharuddin’s Blazing Century at Lord’s (1st Test), Kapil Dev’s Four Consecutive Sixes at Lord’s (1st Test), Graham Gooch’s Record 333 & 123 in a Single Test (1st Test)
Item Specifics
Item Type
Bat
Brand
GRAY-NICOLLS
Related
Team/ Franchise
Represented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Type of Sport
Cricket
Rarity
Collectable Scarcity
Description
The Indian cricket team\'s 1990 tour of England included 14 first class matches, among which were three Test matches and two limited overs internationals. England won the Test series 10, with the other two matches ending in a draw. India, led by captain Mohammed Azharuddin, had a mix of seasoned players like Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, and Kapil Dev, alongside rising stars such as Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar. The series was particularly memorable for several reasons. England\'s Graham Gooch scored a triple century, and Anil Kumble, who would later captain India, made his international debut. Sachin Tendulkar, at 17, scored his first Test century, becoming the youngest player to reach the milestone at the time. In addition to the Test series, India played two One Day International ODI matches, winning the series 20.
Exquisite
The true specialty of India\'s 1990 tour of England lies in its moments of individual brilliance and the glimpse it offered into the future of Indian cricket. While England won the Test series, the tour is best remembered for Graham Gooch\'s monumental triple century and, more significantly, Sachin Tendulkar\'s maiden Test century. At just 17, Tendulkar\'s innings was a statement of arrival on the world stage, showcasing his prodigious talent and foreshadowing his legendary career. The series also marked the debut of Anil Kumble, who would become one of India\'s greatest bowlers. Beyond the scores, the tour represented a changing of the guard, blending the experience of veterans with the promise of young stars who would carry Indian cricket forward. These defining moments, especially Tendulkar\'s century, cemented the tour\'s place in cricket history.