India is one of the oldest cricketing nations in the world. India made its cricketing test debut in 1932. Since then, the country has produced numerous quality players and every decade they transcend the play to greater heights with their skills and abilities. Test cricket has seen many talented Indian batsmen dominate the format and score big runs. In this article, we will have a look at the top 5 batsmen who have scored most runs for India in Test.
5) VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman made his test debut in 1996 and soon found his place in the lower order, where he flourished and impressed everyone with his elegant batting. He became India’s man of crisis in Tests and played several notable knocks for the team. His ability to bat with determination in crucial situations made him a tough nut to crack. Laxman played 134 tests during his career and amassed 8,781 runs with 17 hundreds and 56 fifties.
4) Virat Kohli
India’s batting icon Virat Kohli has proved himself to be one of the most consistent batsmen of this era several times. Test is Virat’s favorite format to play and he has proved his skills for years now. Virat’s aggression and classy batting make him one of the greatest batsmen of all time. His passion for the game has led him to score 9035 runs in tests so far, which includes 29 centuries and 30 fifties as well.
3) Sunil Gavaskar
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar used to play in the era that was dominated by the fast bowlers. However, Gavaskar displayed his exceptional batting in tough conditions and as an opening batsman for India, he showcased great techniques and excellence. He became a trend setter in tests and broke several records. During his career, Gavaskar played 125 tests and recorded 10,112 runs, which includes 34 hundreds and 45 fifties.
2) Rahul Dravid
India’s former player and head coach Rahul Dravid made a remarkable test debut in June, 1996 against England and scored 95 runs. He worked hard on improving his techniques and soon became ‘The Wall’ for India. Dravid was one of the best test batters produced by India who used to score big runs in tough conditions. “Mr. Dependable” played 164 test matches for India and amassed 13,265 runs, which included 36 hundred and 63 half centuries.
1) Sachin Tendulkar
The “Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest batsman of all time. Sachin Tendulkar has also expressed his love for Test cricket and displayed excellent techniques during his career, which made him a role model for several future batsmen. Tendulkar carried India’s batting for several years before players like Dravid, Ganguly and Laxman came into the picture. Sachin’s test career lasted 24 years long and he played 200 matches during which he recorded 15,921 runs with 51 centuries and 65 fifties.