ENGvsIND: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced England?s squad for the third test match scheduled to be held in Headingley Leeds. The cricket board has dropped underperforming Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley from the English top order.



Virat Kohli led India crunched England in the second test match at Lords on day five after the first match ended in a draw due to timely showers. With the win in the second game, India went 1-nil up in the five-match test series.



The third test between India and England will begin on 25 August at Headingley Leeds.



Sibley managed 11 and a duck in the two innings of the second test match while 18 and 28 in the first test match. Zak Crawley who was dropped off in the second test managed to score 27 and 6 runs in two innings of the first test match at Trent Bridge.



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Dawid Malan has been named in the English squad for the third test match as England looks to bolster the top order.?



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Malan is likely to play the third test at Leeds. The 33 years old amassed a brilliant 199 in a first-class match recently against Sussex and Headingley is also his home ground.



Haseeb Hameed, who replaced Zak Crawley in the second test, managed a duck and 9 in the second test match. He has been retained in the squad by the ECB.



In the meantime, pacer Saqib Mahmood has been called as England is doubtful for Mark Wood, who sustained a shoulder injury during the second test. Wood scalped five wickets in the entire test at Lords.



Wood?s injury will be a worrying sign for the England management as the team has already lost the likes of Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes due to their respective injuries.



<h2>England?s squad for the third test match against India:</h2>



Joe Root (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali,? Dan Lawrence, James Anderson, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ollie Pope, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Haseeb Hameed,? Mark Wood.



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ENGvsIND: England?s squad for third test match in Headingley against India revealed

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3 Key Battles to watch for in the 3rd Test: The five matches test series between India and England has taken an interesting curve as the players have started getting closer to each other and a real face-off was seen in the previous match. 



The series is currently led by India by 1-0 following a record win at Lord?s cricket ground by a massive 151 runs. The third test match will begin on 25th August at Headingley Leeds as India will look to widen the lead, however, England will try to level the series.



The real intense heat amongst the cricketers of the two teams came into the picture in the previous test match and the experts believe that the heat will increase the competitiveness of the match as the series progress.



There has been a lot of chatter ahead of the third test match scheduled at Headingley Leeds. Here are the three key battles to watch for in the 3rd Test match.



<h2>3 Key Battles to watch for in the 3rd Test match between England and India at Leeds:</h2>



<h3>#1. Jasprit Bumrah vs James Anderson:</h3>



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The red hot face-off of the India vs England test series will be between Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and English pacer James Anderson. Both the players were seen engaging in a few exchanges during the Lord?s test match. In fact, the second test had a bit of Bumrah versus Anderson moment after the former rattled the latter with a barrage of bouncers.



The same respect and treatments were given to Jasprit Bumrah as well by the English pacer, however, the Indian pacer was a lot better at handling the situation.



The third test is expected to have timely doses of a verbal spat between the two right from day one. More fireworks and intense battles will be there when Bumrah and Anderson face each other at Headingley.



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<h3>#2. Virat Kohli vs James Anderson:</h3>



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The second match-up will be between Indian skipper Virat Kohli and English ace pacer James Anderson. While this time, it will be more of the battle between the bat and ball.&nbsp;



James Anderson has dismissed Kohli six times now in test cricket, including two times on a duck. The pacer recently picked up the Indian skipper for a golden duck in the Nottingham test match.



Virat?s bat has been quiet since 2019 when it comes to scoring a century. He is yet to get to his 71st international ton as he has always fallen short by a few dozen runs. The Headingley Test match may witness some glorious strokeplay from King Kohli as the cricketer look to complete his milestone that has taken a hell lot of time to arrive.



<h3>#3. Joe Root vs Ravindra Jadeja:</h3>



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The third contest will be between England skipper Joe Root and Indian left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Although Jadeja has had a quiet test series so far with the ball, Root is Jadeja?s one of favourite foes.



He has picked up Root five times in test cricket so far and will look to have another go at the opposing skipper.&nbsp;



With scores of 64, 109, 33 and 180* and 33, Root has been an in-form batter who hasn?t really found himself in any tricky situations as far as this series is concerned. Root has taken out England from difficult situations in the past and is reading the bowler?s mind easily.



If India plays Ravichandran Ashwin in the third test match, he will also have a go at Root. Ashwin has also dismissed Joe Root five times in test cricket.?



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ENGvsIND: 3 Key Battles to watch for in the 3rd England vs India test match at Leeds

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ENGvsIND: India and England are all set for the beginning of the third test match at Headingley Leeds on Wednesday 25th August. The first two test matches had a dramatic final day to get an outcome. On one hand, the first test match ended in a draw due to a complete barrage of rain all throughout the final day while on the other hand, the second test match returned the result in India?s favour on the final day. The toss has happened in the Headingley and here is the Playing 11 for India and England.



This time around, Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first. India always loves to put a score on the board and let the bowlers do the rest. It was a bit of a surprise for Virat to win the toss, but a win is always crucial. India will appear unchanged from the last playing 11.



Ravichandran Ashwin will have to wait a little more to find a slot in the playing11. The four-seamers have done invariably well in the last game and disturbing the winning team combination could be a big gamble.



Joe Root came up with two changes in the playing11. First of all, pacer Mark Wood is unavailable for the test match, so Craig Overton comes in. Also, Dom Sibley was axed from the playing11 by the English selectors, so Dawid Malan comes in for him.



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<h2>India?s Playing11 for 3rd Test Match:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.



<h2>England?s Playing11 for 3rd Test Match:</h2>



Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root(c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.



<h2>Pitch Report:</h2>



The surface has a lot less grass as compared to what we saw in the first test match. The pitch is damp and not quite dry. The conditions for the batters will get better as the game progresses. There is a bit of cloud cover which will assist the pacers.



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ENGvsIND: Playing 11 for India and England in the third test match at Headingley Leeds

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ENGvsIND: Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauds the England captain Joe Root for his above sensational stuff in the third Headingley Test Match while analysing the match as it went on day two. Root reflected tremendously after a terrible loss at the Lord?s cricket ground and smashed his third century of the series, in as many matches.&nbsp;



England managed to extend their massive lead to 354 runs on day three after bundling out India for a poor 78 runs score in the first innings. As of now, India has scored 39 runs in the loss of one wicket in their second innings as session two of day three commenced.



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Zaheer Khan scanning England?s inning at the stumps on day 2 said that it was crucial for the England captain to inspire his troops after the loss in the previous test match.



"It is very important for a leader, especially when his team is down and trailing, to motivate his teammates, inspire them to play good cricket, and come back in the series. So, Root showed all these qualities and also showed his vigor," Zaheer said <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-videos/47844/cricbuzz-chatter-eng-v-ind-3rd-test-day-2-stumps-review">during a discussion on Cricbuzz</a>.



Root cooped a strong criticism after his tactical failure on the final day of the Lord?s test which resulted in India getting that win. England riding on the emotions after a few heated arguments with Indian cricketers went on to lose the second test match which at times looked evenly poised and even in the hands of the hosts.



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"It is not easy (to perform like this) after receiving the kind of criticism he received for his captaincy after the Lord's Test. He used the break very well and maintained his form with the bat. Sometimes, when this sort of thing happens (criticism after Lord's Test), it affects your batting too. Instead, he polished his batting further.



"The way the match started and the first day played out and the way (James) Anderson and the bowlers performed so well to bundle out India cheaply, he would have definitely benefitted from it. Let's not forget the opening stand. In this innings, he batted more freely and was playing his shots more often. The fact that he is well-versed with this ground was also an added advantage," explained Zaheer.



The England skipper structured his innings well right from the start as he looked positive and believed his instincts. The batter absorbed all the pressure by playing sensible strokes which fetched him good runs.&nbsp;



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"It looked like he had made up his mind that he will be positive. He had to curb his instincts, absorb the pressure and play accordingly till now. So, he would definitely have enjoyed this on the back of the great form and a great platform," opined Zaheer.



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ENGvsIND: Zaheer Khan lauds England captain Joe Root for his remarkable century

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ENGvsIND: Joe Root and company has reflected back drastically after the Lord?s test loss as England have defeated India in the third test match by an innings and 76 runs to level the five matches series.?



The record of Headingley, team batting first has always lost, remains undisputed as the hosts have annihilated the Indians by a huge margin in the third Headingley Test match.



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Team India were packed up for a scanty 78 runs in the first innings of the third test match. The English bowlers picked up wickets in timely intervals to keep India pressed up with that building pressure of early wickets.



The bowling from England was fantastic despite lacking a couple of premier pacers in the playing11. The unit as a whole performed outstandingly well to derail India from the winning track.



England chased down the target of 78 runs inside 30 overs on day one and the hosts went on to take a lead of a massive 354 runs at the end of English innings on day three.&nbsp;



English skipper Joe Root scored his third century (121) of the series, in as many matches, and the sixth of the season. Dawid Malan, who was drafted into the squad for the third test match, scored 70 runs to play his part. Openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed also played their role in taking England off to a gigantic lead.



India opened nicely in response to the mammoth total from the opposition, however, soon the unsettled looking KL Rahul was sent back to the dressing room. The opening partnership was cracked by Craig Overton as he picked up KL Rahul for 8 runs.



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Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara kept the hold of the game as the two stalwarts stitched near about 100 runs partnership for the second wicket. Once again Rohit failed to find his triple-figure score in the overseas test as he bowed down after scoring 59 runs.&nbsp;



Virat Kohli and Pujara picked up the pace of the game pretty quickly on day three and amassed good runs for the team before the stumps. The two remained unbeaten on day three as India scored 215 runs in the loss of two wickets.



<h2>Team India's batting collapse on day 4:</h2>



English pacers bowled beautifully with the new ball on day four as they picked up the rest of the Indian batters inside the first session to wrap up the third test match.



Pujara was the first fish to depart on a penultimate day. He scored well-structured 91 runs before heading out while Virat Kohli will have to wait a little bit more for his 71st century. The Indian skipper was also dismissed quickly after his half-century (55 runs).



The remaining 6 wickets fell in quick succession as England got a comprehensive hold of the match-three off the five games test series.?



Ollie Robinson picked up five wickets in the second innings of India while Craig Overton picked up three. Ace pacer James Anderson and spinner Moeen Ali got one apiece.



Robinson has been adjudged as the ?Player of the Match? for his fantastic display of bowling. The speedster picked a fifer in the second innings while two wickets in the first innings.



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With the win, England levelled the five matches India vs England test series by 1-1. The fourth test match will begin on September 02 at Kennington Oval, London.



England defeated India by an inning and 76 runs in the 3rd Test match to level the series.



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ENGvsIND: England defeated India by an inning and 76 runs in the 3rd Test match to level the series

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The coveted Women's domestic tournament in India- THE WPL 2025 is on the horizon. Download the Women's Premier League 2025 schedule PDF. Download PDF with group-stage matches, Eliminators, and the grand final. Get all the details for the WPL 2025 tournament in one PDF!

WPL 2025 features five teams competing across four cities, with a thrilling format leading to the final on March 15.

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South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match between the teams is taking place at the Newlands in Cape Town. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament. His effort came during the 4th over of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape when he plucked a stunner to remove Tom Abell and put his team at the top. 
Corbin Bosch bowled a delivery that was was short and was angled in. Abell looked to pull it and got a massive top-edge on the pull. Dewald Brevis, who was at deep square, seemed to have lost it in the sun and with the kind of impression he gave, it looked ball would land safely. 
The ball was going beyond him, but Dewald Brevis stretched his right hand over him and grabbed it out of thin air. He came up with the superman type effort and flew to take a blinder and send the batter packing: 
You can seen the video at the end of the article: 
Dewald Brevis notably has made a habit of picking stunners in the league. He picked a sensational catch in the last match against JSK and now came up witn another effort. He complimented his bowlers, who came up with the magical effort with the ball and made mockery of opposition. 
Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians Cape Town. The all-rounder picked four wickets with the ball while Kagiso Rabada picked two scalps. Based on their collective effort with the ball, they bundled out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107 runs. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town would be confident of chasing the target and gain important points in the league. Dewald Brevis would be eager to get some runs under his belt and help his team win the game and put one step in the playoffs of the SA20 2025.
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<h2>Watch: Dewald Brevis takes a stunner to remove Tom Abell </h2>

Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025

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Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE. <o:p></o:p>
We will tell you which team has a higher chance of winning this tournament. After 8 years, the Champions Trophy is making a comeback, with eight teams hosting it. <o:p></o:p>
We will provide all the details in today's article. So, let's begin and learn about the Champions Trophy 2025 predictions and all related information.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Team<o:p></o:p></h2>
However, a total of eight teams have qualified for this cricket league, the ICC Champions Trophy and all the matches will be played between them. The opening match of this league is between Pakistan and New Zealand.<o:p></o:p>
As we know that Pakistani pacers have always dominated and in this situation, New Zealand's unique combination of batting and bowling, along with excellent all-rounders, will also cause difficulties for this battle.<o:p></o:p>
In such a situation, after getting information about the pitch condition and playing eleven, we will predict the specific team.<o:p></o:p>
This thrilling competition will last for 19 days and includes teams like Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with Group B consisting of these teams.<o:p></o:p>
The top two teams from both groups will advance to the knockout stage, which will feature two semi-finals and a final. The final is scheduled to be held on March 9.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Pakistan’s Raza’s Prediction For ICC Champions Trophy 2025<o:p></o:p></h2>
Cricket expert Raza from Pakistan confidently stated that Pakistan and India have the highest chances of winning this tournament. Both teams have the quality and talent to dominate this format. Zimbabwe's star all-rounder predicted Australia and New Zealand as potential winners of the tournament. Similarly, different experts have shared their opinions.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Sunil Gawaskar’s Prediction<o:p></o:p></h2>
According to Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, Pakistan has great potential and abilities to win this tournament, as they will be playing on their home ground. However, playing at home does not guarantee a 100% win. <o:p></o:p>
Gavaskar pointed out that India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 at home despite winning the first 10 matches due to a lack of clinical performance in the final. He believes Pakistan will perform better in the upcoming tournament. He shared this opinion in an interview with Star Sports.<o:p></o:p>
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Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE.

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Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win This Tournament

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Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming season. Rajasthan Royal new jersey show the rajasthan's rich heritage and the spirit of in diversity.
This new jersey was Designed by the of the college students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, this year’s rajasthan royal want that jersey was designed in home ground by the young talent and celebrating the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.
The design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh which show the history of rajasthan.
This historic tower, a testament to the valor and unity of the Rajput forces led by King Rana Kumbha, symbolizes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” – a value deeply resonant with the ethos of Rajasthan Royals.
The jersey’s design reflects this legacy, blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic to create a striking representation of pride and heritage.
Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said: “We’re deeply invested in developing talent, whether on or off the field. It gives us such pleasure in this instance to be able to use our platform to show off the skills of these gifted designers in Rajasthan. The creative minds at NIFT Jodhpur have come up with a fantastic design that is etched deep in the history of Rajasthan while giving it a contemporary touch.”
The Director of NIFT Jodhpur, Prof. G. Hari Shankar Prasad, expressed their excitement on being involved with the project “It has been an honor to work on a project that represents Rajasthan’s heritage and to see our work come to life on such a grand platform. We wish our students' get as grand a stage as possible, and this initiative by the Royals has provided just that. This will encourage all our present and hopefully budding design students a lot.”
Fan's of Rajasthan Royals will buy jersey from online store it is available for pre order in there official website - <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop">https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop</a>. 
This new jersey of Rajasthan Royals show the world its strong leadership and deep-rooted cultural connection, that showcase the unique entity of Rajasthan Royals in IPL season 2025.

Rajasthan Royals Unveil The Matchday Jersey For The Upcoming IPL Season 2025 | New Jersey Of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals unveil the Matchday Jersey for the Upcoming IPL Season.
Designed by students of NIFT Jodhpur, the jersey celebrates Rajasthan’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Rajasthan Royals released its new jersey design for ipl 2025.

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Test cricket is the pinanncale of this sport and it is certainly the hardest format of the game. It takes a lot to perform and deliver consistently for a long time. Every run in Test cricket is very important, and not many players can play consistently. This article is also related to a similar stat where we will talk about some batters who had a tremendous test career.
In this article we will talk about players with 10,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test cricket. But do you know who is the fastest batter to reach 10,000 test runs in history? Below, we will talk about the top five batters on this elite list.
<h2 style="text-align: left;">List of Top Five fastest batters to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket</h2>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Kumar Sangakkara</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Sri Lanka</div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">195</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Ricky Ponting</div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">118</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">196</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Steve Smith</div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">205</td>
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5. Steve Smith (AUS)
Steve Smith is one of the best test batters that the game has seen in the last decade or so. He started his career as a leg-spinner and batted at no. 8 in his first game. But here, he is among the greatest of all time. Smith recently reached the 10,000-run mark in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle in his 205th innings. He has scored 10,038* runs in 205 innings at an average of almost 56 with 34 centuries and 42 half-centuries.
4. Ricky Ponting (AUS)
Former Australian captain was the best captain that the game has seen. He retired with four ICC trophies. Ponting also retired with the second-most runs in test cricket, and he is the fourth-fastest overall, having done it in 196 innings. Ponting played 168 tests between 1995 and 2012 and scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries with a best of 257.
3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was an underrated batter, but his numbers are certainly mind-boggling. He retired with the most runs and centuries for Sri Lanka in international cricket. The Southpaw also holds the record for the second-most test double hundreds (11) after Sir Don Bradman (12). Sangakkara reached 10,000 test runs in his 195th innings. He played 134 tests and scored 12,400 runs at an average of 57.40 and the best of 319. The Southpaw scored 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries in total.
2. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
The legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar is the second-fastest batter overall. Sachin retired with the most runs, centuries, half-centuries, and matches in test cricket history. That tells something about his longevity. Sachin played 200 tests and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78 and a best of 248 not out. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries and reached 10,000 runs in his 195th test innings.
1. Brian Lara (WI)
Brian Lara was one of the best batters that West Indies produced in this game. The left-hander holds the record for the highest test individual score and is the only batter to cross the 370-run mark twice in an innings. Lara reached 10,000 test runs in the 195th innings. Overall, he scored 11953 runs in 131 tests at an average of 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.
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