# KL Rahul needs two runs to overtake Gambhir in Test list 2026-08-13T17:47:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet KL Rahul, set to be vice-captain in India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15, is just two runs away from surpassing head coach Gautam Gambhir’s career Test tally of 4,154 runs. Rahul has scored 4,153 runs in 68 Tests, including 12 centuries and 20 half-centuries. Gambhir, who played 58 Tests, has nine tons and 22 fifties. The list of Indian batters with most Test runs is topped by Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), followed by Rahul Dravid (13,265), Sunil Gavaskar (10,122), Virat Kohli (9,230) and VVS Laxman (8,781). Rahul’s return to the leadership group comes after he was dropped from the vice-captaincy in 2023 due to poor form. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Gautam Gambhir, India cricket, KL Rahul, Sri Lanka tour, Test records, vice-captain Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kl-rahul-needs-two-runs-to-overtake-gambhir-in-test-list/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kl-rahul-needs-two-runs-to-overtake-gambhir-in-test-list/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.