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Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

Sunil Gavaskar - 117 innings
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Sunil Gavaskar - 117 innings

The former Indian captain, Sunil Gavaskar, tops the list of Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. To achieve this milestone, he took 65 matches and 117 innings.

Virat Kohli - 119 innings
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Virat Kohli - 119 innings

Virat Kohli features second on the list, having taken 70 matches and 119 innings to reach 6,000 Test runs. He achieved the milestone during India’s 2018 Test against England.

Sachin Tendulkar - 120 innings
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Sachin Tendulkar - 120 innings

Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar is the third quickest Indian to reach 6000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone in 76 matches and 120 innings.

Virender Sehwag - 123 innings
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Virender Sehwag - 123 innings

Virender Sehwag, known for his hard-hitting batting, is next on this list. He took 72 matches and 123 innings to complete 6000 runs in Test cricket.

Sehwag is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous openers in cricket during his era.

Rahul Dravid - 125 innings
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Rahul Dravid - 125 innings

Rahul Dravid was one of the most stylish batters from India and has reached his 6000-run mark in 73 matches and 125 innings.