This article examines the inaugural Test tours of England for five Indian captains, highlighting their varying degrees of success. Shubman Gill's impressive 754 runs and series-levelling leadership in his recent tour stand out. In contrast, MS Dhoni faced a 0-4 whitewash in 2011, while Sourav Ganguly secured a commendable 1-1 draw in 2002.
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