Cricket Special Report: Top Ten Highest Run Scorers of Test Cricket
West Indies unorthodox player http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 with an average of 49.28. He has scored 22 hundreds and 54 fifties in his career.
On number, nine is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758’s most dependable middle order batsman Mahela Jayawardene. The Ex captain has scored 9120 runs in his test career. Mahela not only had a successful batting career but had a brilliant record as a captain. Jayawardene has played 110 test matches with an average of 53.96. He has scored 27 hundreds and 35 fifties in his test career. He is 33 years old and fit enough to continue for few more years.
Sunil Gavaskar is at number eight. Gavaskar was a successful opener who batted with a lot of concentration. He scored 10122 in 125 matches with an impressive average of 51.12. His patience and perfect technique allowed him to score 34 hundreds and 45 fifties. Gavaskar after his retirement has served as a commentator and analyst. He has also held different positions in BCCI and ICC. To date he is working as a media commentator.
Every Australians dream cricketer Steve Waugh is on number seven. Steve is an ultimate inspiration for cricketers around the world. He scored 10927 in 168 test matches with an average of 48.64. If you remain fit, chances are that you will keep making records; Steve had to give up his bowling because of back problem but that allowed him to fully concentrate on his batting. He scored 32 hundreds and 50 fifties in his test career with a highest score of 200.
Jacques Kallis is one of the best if not “The Best” all-rounder of the world. His wicket is highly prized with ingredients of quality technique and calmness of mind. Kallis is an orthodox batsman with rock solid foot work. He is on number six with 11126 runs to his credit. He has played 140 matches for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 with an average of 55.07. Over the years, he has become a role model for young cricketers. He has scored 35 hundreds and 53 fifties.
Allan Border is another Australian who has given all his services to Australian cricket. He took over as Australian captaincy when Aussies were at their lowest and he led from the front to make them world champions. Allan Border scored 11174 runs in 156 matches with an average of 50.56. Sydney born cricketer to his credit has 27 hundreds and 63 fifties. His services are admired every year when an Australian is awarded prestigious Allan Border Medal.
Mr dependable cricketer Rahul Dravid is on number four with 11395 runs to his credit. Raul is a classic test batsman with rock solid technique. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rahul-c83321 Dravid defines the way shots are to be played. Dravid when walking on crease was a nightmare for opponents. He played 139 matches for India with an average of 53.75. Dravid has 29 hundreds and 58 fifties to his name with a highest score of 270.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 scored 380 runs to set a new world record, after about six months the charismatic Lara reclaimed his record by scoring an unbeaten 400 against England. How is that for a record?
Cricketer of decade Ricky Ponting is on number two with 11928 runs in 144 matches with an average of 55.22. Ponting is famous for playing his full flourishing shots in all parts of the ground. His critical eye and sparkling blade has earned him a superstar status in cricketing world. He has scored 39 hundreds and 51 fifties. Ricky was ICC test player of the year in 2003, 2004 and 2006.
Little master blaster from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Maharashtra-c811 born cricketer not only holds the record of most runs in test but also holds the record of most runs in ODI’s. Sachin has scored 17598 runs in ODI. His strength is that he has no weakness in his game. He is currently 36 years old and looks in good shape to continue for a year or two. Even at the age of 36, he is as good as 20. On any day or any pitch, Sachin to date remains a threat for opponents. Tendulkar has a test average of 55.56.
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