In a historic milestone for digital sports streaming, JioHotstar attracted over 170 million viewers for the recently concluded India–England Test series, which was the highest-ever reach for a Test series on a digital platform.

Quoting from the platform’s data, the report said the fifth day of the fifth Test at The Oval recorded a peak concurrency of 13 million viewers, setting a new digital record for a Test match.

The riveting contests, unexpected twists, and high stakes of the series kept fans hooked, generating a massive 65 billion minutes of watch time. The series was presented in five languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada — enhancing accessibility and engagement across the country.

Meanwhile, an ICC press release stated that riding on the India-England series, India captain Shubman Gill was declared the ICC men’s Players of the Month for July 2025 following an elaborate process that included votes from an esteemed selection panel as well as those of fans worldwide.

Gill became the first male player to win the Player of the Month award four times after a stupendous run in England saw him score 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July. His previous ICC Player of the Month awards were in January 2023, September 2023 and February 2025.

The highlight for Gill during this period was his aggregate of 430 runs in the second Test in Birmingham, the second highest ever in a Test match. His scores of 269 and 161 in that Test helped level the series 1-1 and he also chipped in with a useful 103 in the second innings of the fourth Test in Manchester that helped draw the match and keep the series alive.