Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24) announced his decision to step down from all forms of cricket. A veteran of the game, Pujara goes down into the history books as one of the best batters in the nation's cricketing history. 

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24) announced his decision to step down from all forms of cricket. A veteran of the game, Pujara goes down into the history books as one of the best batters in the nation's cricketing history.&nbsp;

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: 5 best innings of veteran Indian batter ft 202 vs Australia

Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket.&nbsp;“Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;“So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-frustrated-ben-stokes-refuses-to-blame-harry-brook-for-england-collapse-in-oval-test-loss-1754319106063">Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes?&nbsp;“I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Leave Test cricket as it is Gill on preserving the format

Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket. “Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference. “So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added. Also Read: Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes? “I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

On the final day of the five-game series, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but crumbled under pressure and lost the Test match by six runs

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Leave Test cricket as it is'–Gill on preserving the format

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of the game. It challenges players with every ball, every session and every single day. Across its rich history, let’s take a look at the five batters who were the quickest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of the game. It challenges players with every ball, every session and every single day. Across its rich history, let’s take a look at the five batters who were the quickest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket

These 5 cricketers smashed fastest 10,000 Test runs - Guess the sole Indian

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may not bat in the remaining Test against England after suffering a toe fracture, but he's already the best foreigner to come to England. Pant scored 37 runs before being retired hurt on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test against England in Manchester and went past a milestone no other wicketkeeper-batter from visiting country has ever achieved. Before the Test 981 Test runs in England - the most already by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter but now he's the first one to cross 1000-run mark. Before Pant, former India skipper MS Dhoni (778) held the record for most Test runs by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter in England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-news-blow-to-india-as-rishabh-pant-ruled-out-for-six-weeks-with-fractured-toe-report-1753343287341">Blow to India as Pant ruled out for six weeks with fractured toe - Report</a><h2>5 Visiting Wicketkeeper-Batters With Most Test Runs in England</h2><ul><li>Rishabh Pant (IND) - 1018 Runs in 13 Tests</li><li>MS Dhoni (IND) - 778 Runs in 12 Tests</li><li>Rod Marsh (AUS) - 773 Runs in 21 Tests</li><li>John Waite (SA) - 684 Runs in 14 Tests</li><li>Ian Healy (AUS) - 628 Runs in 18 Tests</li></ul>Pant is also only the second wicketkeeper-batter behind Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed to score 1000-plus Test runs in a country outside home. Although, Sarfaraz scored 1,178 Test runs in UAE - considered home to Pakistan during his career as international cricket was banned in the country.Pant is also third on the list behind himself and Sarfaraz with 879 Test runs in Australia - again the most by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter.<h2>How did Pant get injured and will he bat in Manchester again?</h2>Pant, known for his unorthodox style of play, tried to reverse sweep England seamer Chris Woakes. The ball took underedge of Pant's bat and hit him on his right foot. The batter immediately called for assistance and was in visible pain as he left the ground on a golf cart. The prospects of Pant batting again in Manchester are too grim and the injury doesn't fall under concussion or Covid-19 sub, India won't be able to name a replacement as well.

Rishabh Pant is the first visiting wicketkeeper-batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England. Before Pant, ex-India skipper MS Dhoni held the record with 778 runs in England in Test.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may not bat in the remaining Test against England after suffering a toe fracture, but he's already the best foreigner to come to England. Pant scored 37 runs before being retired hurt on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test against England in Manchester and went past a milestone no other wicketkeeper-batter from visiting country has ever achieved. Before the Test 981 Test runs in England - the most already by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter but now he's the first one to cross 1000-run mark. Before Pant, former India skipper MS Dhoni (778) held the record for most Test runs by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter in England. Also Read - Blow to India as Pant ruled out for six weeks with fractured toe - Report 5 Visiting Wicketkeeper-Batters With Most Test Runs in England Rishabh Pant (IND) - 1018 Runs in 13 Tests MS Dhoni (IND) - 778 Runs in 12 Tests Rod Marsh (AUS) - 773 Runs in 21 Tests John Waite (SA) - 684 Runs in 14 Tests Ian Healy (AUS) - 628 Runs in 18 Tests Pant is also only the second wicketkeeper-batter behind Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed to score 1000-plus Test runs in a country outside home. Although, Sarfaraz scored 1,178 Test runs in UAE - considered home to Pakistan during his career as international cricket was banned in the country. Pant is also third on the list behind himself and Sarfaraz with 879 Test runs in Australia - again the most by a visiting wicketkeeper-batter. How did Pant get injured and will he bat in Manchester again? Pant, known for his unorthodox style of play, tried to reverse sweep England seamer Chris Woakes. The ball took underedge of Pant's bat and hit him on his right foot. The batter immediately called for assistance and was in visible pain as he left the ground on a golf cart. The prospects of Pant batting again in Manchester are too grim and the injury doesn't fall under concussion or Covid-19 sub, India won't be able to name a replacement as well.

Rishabh Pant is the first visiting wicketkeeper-batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England. Before Pant, ex-India skipper MS Dhoni held the record with 778 runs in England in Test.

Rishabh Pant may not bat again on England tour but he's already done what no visiting wicketkeeper-batter could do

When Ravindra Jadeja almost took India home in Lord's Test against England, everybody recognized the already well-known fact that he's one of the best all-rounders in the world cricket. Jadeja is currently ranked number 1 all-rounder in the Tests and is surely one of the best among active cricketers including England Test skipper Ben Stokes. There is, however, one all-rounder who sits atop on the all-time list of runs and wickets in not only Tests but ODIs as well. The South African all-rounder, for context, has more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as 250+ wickets in both formats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-at-old-trafford-rahul-jaiswal-register-highest-opening-partnership-since-independence-1753278198480">ENG vs IND: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since since 1947</a>&nbsp;Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs. Is Jacques Kallis the greatest all-rounder of all time in international cricket? Let's have a look at the numbers:Kallis is the only player to score 10,000-plus runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as take 250+ wickets too. No other player in the history of the game has been able to achieve the same number in bowling and batting simultaneously as Kallis did. The SA legend has 13,289 runs in Test cricket with 45 hundreds and 292 wickets as well. In ODI cricket, Kallis has scored 11,579 runs with 17 hundreds and 272 wickets.Kallis's runs, in both Tests and ODIs, are the most by a batter for South Africa. As for wickets, his 291 dismissals in Test are seventh most for South Africa and his 269 wickets are third most in ODIs. Kallis, for the sheer amount of runs and wickets, is definitely one of the greatest, if not greatest, all-rounders to have ever played game of cricket.

Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs.

When Ravindra Jadeja almost took India home in Lord's Test against England, everybody recognized the already well-known fact that he's one of the best all-rounders in the world cricket. Jadeja is currently ranked number 1 all-rounder in the Tests and is surely one of the best among active cricketers including England Test skipper Ben Stokes. There is, however, one all-rounder who sits atop on the all-time list of runs and wickets in not only Tests but ODIs as well. The South African all-rounder, for context, has more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as 250+ wickets in both formats. Also Read: ENG vs IND: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since since 1947 Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs. Is Jacques Kallis the greatest all-rounder of all time in international cricket? Let's have a look at the numbers: Kallis is the only player to score 10,000-plus runs in both Tests and ODIs as well as take 250+ wickets too. No other player in the history of the game has been able to achieve the same number in bowling and batting simultaneously as Kallis did. The SA legend has 13,289 runs in Test cricket with 45 hundreds and 292 wickets as well. In ODI cricket, Kallis has scored 11,579 runs with 17 hundreds and 272 wickets. Kallis's runs, in both Tests and ODIs, are the most by a batter for South Africa. As for wickets, his 291 dismissals in Test are seventh most for South Africa and his 269 wickets are third most in ODIs. Kallis, for the sheer amount of runs and wickets, is definitely one of the greatest, if not greatest, all-rounders to have ever played game of cricket.

Jacques Kallis from South Africa was one a kind - His record as an all-rounder is unmatchable through generations. For context, Kallis has 45 Test hundreds - second most overall and 17 in ODIs and he has 292 wickets in Tests and 273 wickets in ODIs.

Greatest all-rounder ever? SA great only player with 10,000-plus runs and 250+ wickets in both Test and ODIs

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Well worth the wait, Daws! 🙌 Jaiswal caught by Brook off Dawson 🤲 🇮🇳 1⃣2⃣0⃣-2⃣ <a href="https://t.co/b7H3zXAcXy">pic.twitter.com/b7H3zXAcXy</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1948023050349195746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Test. His opening partner KL Rahul was first to go. The opening pair, however, had added 94 runs before Chris Woakes had dismissed Rahul for 46. The partnership is the highest for India for the first wicket at Old Trafford since Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Merchant had added 124 in 1946. India were 149/3 at tea on day 1 with all three wickets coming in the second session including skipper Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant and Sai Sudharsan were batting with an unbeaten partnership of nine runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-ben-stokes-wins-toss-and-elects-to-bowl-in-old-trafford-manchester-will-england-lose-test-history-suggests-1753265642397">Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says…</a>India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test.&nbsp;

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

IND vs ENG: Back to Test cricket after eight years, Dawson takes only 7 balls for a wicket - WATCH

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series.&nbsp;Live streaming details&nbsp;When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? &nbsp;The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST.&nbsp;When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV.&nbsp;Pitch report&nbsp;Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years.&nbsp;As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce.&nbsp;Predicted playing XIs&nbsp;India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain &amp; wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer.&nbsp;​IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad:&nbsp;​India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell.&nbsp;Schedule and Results:<ul><li>1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets)</li><li>2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs)</li><li>3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs)</li><li>4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27</li><li>5th Test: London, July 31-August 4</li></ul>

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series. Live streaming details When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST. When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV. Pitch report Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years. As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce. Predicted playing XIs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain & wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj. England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad: India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj. England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell. Schedule and Results: 1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets) 2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs) 3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs) 4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27 5th Test: London, July 31-August 4

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: All you need to know about live streaming details, pitch report and more

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall, here's a look at top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall, here's a look at top five bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Malcolm Marshall: 5 bowlers fastest to take 300 wickets in Test cricket

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-who-has-most-runs-in-all-t20s-buttler-second-england-batter-and-7th-overall-to-reach-this-milestone-1752843478046">Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone</a><h2>What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester?</h2>India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77.England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs.<h2>How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England?</h2>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted.Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester. Also Read - Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester? India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77. England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs. How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England? All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted. Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in away Tests (since 2020). This list also includes Rishabh Pant,  KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara.

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in away Tests (since 2020). This list also includes Rishabh Pant, &nbsp;KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara.

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: 5 Indian batters with most runs in away Tests (since 2020)

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at top 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Rahul Dravid.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at top 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Rahul Dravid.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli: 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the top five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath: 5 Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Richard Hadlee, here's a look at the top five bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in Tests.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Richard Hadlee, here's a look at the top five bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in Tests.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Richard Hadlee: Top 5 bowlers with most 5-wicket hauls in Tests, two Indians on list

West Indies great Brian Lara thinks that 'contract cricket' is causing the downfall of the current team. The comments come after West Indies were bowled out for 27 in Barbados Test against Australia in the second innings - one of the lowest totals in a Test innings and definitely their lowest of all time. West Indies also lost the three-Test series 0-3 at home despite being in strong positions at times in all three matches. The performance is, however, not a shocker as West Indies have been the poor performers for years on the trot now but getting all out at 27 is a new low even for them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-england-dropped-one-place-on-wtc-2025-27-points-table-despite-winning-lords-test-1752662710605">England drop one place on WTC points table despite winning Lord's Test</a>“We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara said while talking on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. “We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added.Former England player David Lloyd, who was also present at the podcast, also criticised cricket's Big Three for the money distribution. "The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You’ve got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete," Lloyd said.West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. They failed to capitalize despite bowling Australia out for 180 in the first innings of the match. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs. They had a chance to take lead in first innings but managed only 253 in reply of Australia's 286.

West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

West Indies great Brian Lara thinks that 'contract cricket' is causing the downfall of the current team. The comments come after West Indies were bowled out for 27 in Barbados Test against Australia in the second innings - one of the lowest totals in a Test innings and definitely their lowest of all time. West Indies also lost the three-Test series 0-3 at home despite being in strong positions at times in all three matches. The performance is, however, not a shocker as West Indies have been the poor performers for years on the trot now but getting all out at 27 is a new low even for them. Also Read - England drop one place on WTC points table despite winning Lord's Test “We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara said while talking on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. “We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added. Former England player David Lloyd, who was also present at the podcast, also criticised cricket's Big Three for the money distribution. "The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You’ve got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete," Lloyd said. West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. They failed to capitalize despite bowling Australia out for 180 in the first innings of the match. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs. They had a chance to take lead in first innings but managed only 253 in reply of Australia's 286.

West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

'Players using team as stepping stone to get contracts,' laments former West Indies great Lara

From Herbert Sutcliffe to Donald Bradman, here's a list of the top five players quickest to score 1000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player, check his name inside.

From Herbert Sutcliffe to Donald Bradman, here's a list of the top five players quickest to score 1000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player, check his name inside.

From Herbert Sutcliffe to Donald Bradman: 5 players fastest to score 1000 Test runs, only one active player on list

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup.&nbsp;"I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs.&nbsp;Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests<h2>A thrilling finish</h2>The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum.&nbsp;At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target.&nbsp;However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

After the win against India, England captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. 

In the third Test match between India and England at Lord's, saw hosts securing a 22 run win over India and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. After the win, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue. Like the Test match win over India on Monday (July 14), Archer played a key role for England as they won their maiden ODI World Cup. "I just said to him this morning, I said, 'You know what today is, don't you? And it was that highlight package from when India knocked off 300-odd back in the day, when Ganguly, he thought that was a World Cup final as well. He thought that was six years today. Genuine. And I was like, no, that World Cup that we won, he was like, oh, that one. Gosh, he's an absolute beauty, that boy," Stokes told reporters in the post-match press conference. Monday (July 14) was the sixth anniversary of England’s famous World Cup when they defeated New Zealand in the Super Over. Six years on from that day, England were again at their best as they won the Lord’s Test against India by 22 runs. Also Check - From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5 longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests A thrilling finish The match was a nail-bitter as left-hand Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja played one of the best innings of his Test career but despite his best, his efforts went in vain as India fell short in their chase of 193, and a fitting end for the hosts as England will look to continue on the winning momentum. At the end of the first session, India were reeling at 112/8 with Jadeja and Bumrah on the crease. After the collapse in the first session, Jadeja and Bumrah put on a 35-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Just when it seemed like India was settling in, dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah shifted the momentum in favour of England. Post that, Mohammed Siraj came to the crease and stood tall with Jadeja on the other end. Together, they put up a fighting partnership helping India inch closer to the target. However, in the 75th over, Siraj was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir, bringing Indian innings to an end at 170. With the win at Lord's, England now lead the series 2-1.

After the win against India, England Test captain Ben Stokes reflected on a banter with pacer Jofra Archer as they revisited the 2019 ODI World Cup win at the same venue

'You know what today is, don't you?' Stokes reveals hilarious banter with Archer before match-changing spell

From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook, here's a look at top five players with longest individual innings (by minutes) in Test cricket history. This list also includes Gary Kirsten,  Sanath Jayasuriya and Len Hutton.

From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook, here's a look at top five players with longest individual innings (by minutes) in Test cricket history. This list also includes Gary Kirsten, &nbsp;Sanath Jayasuriya and Len Hutton.

From Hanif Mohammad to Alastair Cook: 5  longest individual innings (by minutes) in Tests

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson, here's a look at seven highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. Surprisingly, only one Indian is in the list.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson, here's a look at seven highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. Surprisingly, only one Indian is in the list.

From Muttiah Muralitharan to James Anderson: 7 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history, only one Indian in list

England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-mohammed-siraj-gives-fiery-send-off-to-ben-duckett-as-india-stand-tall-in-opening-session-on-day-4-1752409137300">Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4</a>Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling.<h2>How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team?</h2>Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties.Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise.

England skipper Ben Stokes is struggling, especially in second innings of the team's batting where he has scored three consecutive scores of 33 in three Tests during the ongoing series against India. Stokes scored 33 each in Leeds, Birmingham and now at Lord's as India are left to chase 135 on the last day (Jul 14) of the ongoing third Test. The struggle is not just in the series but has been going on for an year almost - October 2024 to be precise. Also Watch: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Duckett as India stand tall in opening session on day 4 Since October 2024, Stokes has played nine Tests but has managed to score 383 runs in 15 innings at an average of 27 against his Test average of 35. He has managed just one fifty in those innings with a best of 88. In four Tests played in 2025 season, Stokes has a best score of 44 with 172 runs in seven innings at an average of touch above 24. Clearly, the England captain is struggling. How has Stokes performed in second innings batting his team? Every since Stokes took over captaincy, he has performed well when batting second time in a Test instead of the first one. As a captain in Bazball era, Stokes has scored 1,830 runs in 59 innings of 35 Tests at an average of 33 with two hundreds and nine fifties. Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast. With is first time batting performance already under par, it is time for Stokes - the batter - to pull up his game and England need it now more than ever as they look to win the ongoing five-Test series against India to kickoff the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 on a positive note.

Both of his hundreds and seven of nine fifties have come while batting for the second time in Tests and so are 1,198 runs out of the total he has scored in Bazball era - June 2022. Stokes averages nearly 43 while batting for the second time but his reputation is going down and fast.

Unlucky 33? Under par Stokes while batting first time as skipper now struggling in second attempt as well

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a list of top five players fastest to score 8000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player in this list, check his name inside.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a list of the top five players quickest to score 8000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player, check his name inside.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara: 5 players fastest to score 8000 Test runs, only one active player on list

From Viv Richards to Don Bradman, here's a look at the five players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests. There is only one Indian in the list and its not Kohli, Tendulkar and Sehwag.

From Viv Richards to Don Bradman, here's a look at the five players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests. There is only one Indian in the list and it's not Kohli, Tendulkar and Sehwag.

From Viv Richards to Don Bradman: 5 players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests, only one Indian in list

During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition.&nbsp;<h2>Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England?</h2>&nbsp;The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore.&nbsp;<h2>International Test Stats</h2>Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career.&nbsp;Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history<h2>Domestic FC Stats</h2>In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls.&nbsp;Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88.<h2>India ready to conquer Lord's</h2>India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

During the ongoing Test series between India and England, several visiting batters have scored centuries including twin tons from Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill. While the current crop of players are making rounds, it is fascinating to know that the first batter to score a ton against England was in the pre-independence era. The legendary batter was renowned for his stroke play and attacking approach and took the game against the opposition. Who was the first Indian to score a Test century against England? The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai. He also later become the first captain of independent India’s cricket team, writing his name in the Indian cricket folklore. International Test Stats Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder and represented India in 24 Test matches from 1933 to 1952. He scored 878 runs in 40 innings, including one century and four half centuries. He also contributed with the ball, bagging 45 wickets during his Test career. Also Check - From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history Domestic FC Stats In domestic cricket, he played 186 first-class matches and scored 10426 runs in 286 innings at an average of 41.37. His record includes 31 centuries and 39 fifties. And as a bowler, he took 463 wickets in his first-class career, including 19 five-wickets hauls. Lala Amarnath’s contributions as both a batter and bowler make him one of the most respected and famous players in Indian cricket history. He passed away in Delhi in 2000 at the age of 88. India ready to conquer Lord's India will take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground with the third Test starting on July 10. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time. The five match series is currently leveled at 1-1 as the winner will seize advantage in the series with two matches remaining.

The first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket against England was Lala Amarnath. He achieved this milestone in 1933 during his debut Test match against England in Mumbai.

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India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

India's 1,014 runs at Edgbaston highest aggregate total by them in a Test? Check full list

India, with 1,014 runs (587 and 427) against England at Edgbaston Test in 2025, become only the second team after Pakistan to scored 1000-plus runs in a Test in 21st century. They are also the first team in last 19 years to score 1000-plus runs in a Test.

India scored 1014 runs in Edgbaston Test - 587 in first innings and 427 in second innings - to become fifth team in Test history to score 1000-plus runs in a Test match. The first team to do so was Australia and they are also the only team to have done it twice - 1934 and 1969.

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South Africa batter Wiaan Mulder on 7 July 2025 joined an elite list of players against Zimbabwe as he became the captain with highest Test score in an innings. Mulder joined the likes of Brian Lara, Mahela Jayawardene as we take a look at the elite list.

South Africa batter Wiaan Mulder on 7 July 2025 joined an elite list of players against Zimbabwe as he became the captain with highest Test score in an innings. Mulder joined the likes of Brian Lara, Mahela Jayawardene as we take a look at the elite list.

From Brian Lara to Wiaan Mulder: 5 captains with highest individual scores in Test cricket history

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya: 8 batters with highest Test scores in cricket history

Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as the 'Master Blaster' holds the record for scoring the most centuries in Test cricket (51). He played 200 Test matches between 1989 and 2013 and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. His highest score in Tests was 248 not out. His One Day International (ODI) career is just as great as his Test career. From 1989 to 2012, he played 463 ODI matches and scored 18426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half centuries. His record for the most runs in ODI cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken.&nbsp;Tendulkar not only has the most Test centuries but he also holds the record for the highest number of runs in Test cricket history.&nbsp;However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s look at those years:&nbsp;<ul><li>1989: In his debut year, he played only 4 Tests and scored 215 runs with a top score of 59. His average was 35.83 but he did not reach a century.</li><li>1991: He played only 2 Test matches during this year and scored 78 runs with a top score of 40. His average during that year was 19.50.</li><li>1995: In 1995, Tendulkar played 3 Tests and scored 58 runs with a top score of 52 not out. His average was just 29.00 and he could not play any big innings dueing this year.</li><li>2003: Tendulkar played 5 Tests during 2003 and scored 153 runs at a low average of 17.00. His highest score was only 55.</li><li>2006: In 8 Tests, he scored 267 runs with a highest score of 63. His average was 24.27 and he could not convert starts into centuries.</li><li>2012: In 2012, Tendulkar played 9 Tests and scored 357 runs at an average of 23.80. His top score was 80 and try to score a century but didn’t reach it.</li><li>2013: In his final year in Test cricket, he played only 6 Tests and scored 276 runs at an average of 34.50. Despite some good starts, he didn’t manage to score a century.</li></ul>

Tendulkar record for the most centuries and most runs in Test cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s have a look at those years:

Sachin Tendulkar, famously known as the 'Master Blaster' holds the record for scoring the most centuries in Test cricket (51). He played 200 Test matches between 1989 and 2013 and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. His highest score in Tests was 248 not out. His One Day International (ODI) career is just as great as his Test career. From 1989 to 2012, he played 463 ODI matches and scored 18426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half centuries. His record for the most runs in ODI cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. Tendulkar not only has the most Test centuries but he also holds the record for the highest number of runs in Test cricket history. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s look at those years: 1989: In his debut year, he played only 4 Tests and scored 215 runs with a top score of 59. His average was 35.83 but he did not reach a century. 1991: He played only 2 Test matches during this year and scored 78 runs with a top score of 40. His average during that year was 19.50. 1995: In 1995, Tendulkar played 3 Tests and scored 58 runs with a top score of 52 not out. His average was just 29.00 and he could not play any big innings dueing this year. 2003: Tendulkar played 5 Tests during 2003 and scored 153 runs at a low average of 17.00. His highest score was only 55. 2006: In 8 Tests, he scored 267 runs with a highest score of 63. His average was 24.27 and he could not convert starts into centuries. 2012: In 2012, Tendulkar played 9 Tests and scored 357 runs at an average of 23.80. His top score was 80 and try to score a century but didn’t reach it. 2013: In his final year in Test cricket, he played only 6 Tests and scored 276 runs at an average of 34.50. Despite some good starts, he didn’t manage to score a century.

Tendulkar record for the most centuries and most runs in Test cricket still stands strong today and is difficult to be broken. However there were some years when Tendulkar wasn’t able to score a century in Test matches. Let’s have a look at those years:

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In the long history of Test cricket, scoring a century is one of the biggest achievements for a batter. While many players have reached this mark but there are only few who have done it regularly over many years and across different formats. Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 51 centuries Sachin Tendulkar, known as the ‘Master Blaster’ holds the record for the most Test centuries (51) in Test cricket history. He played 200 Test matches from 1989 to 2013 and scored 15921 runs with an average of 53.78. His highest score was 248 not out.

Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 45 centuries Jacques Kallis often called one of the best all-rounders in cricket has 45 Test hundreds under his belt. In 166 Test matches, he has scored 13,289 runs at an impressive average of 55.37. His top score was 224.

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 41 centuries Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has scored 41 Test centuries in 168 matches between 1995 and 2012 and scored a total of 13378 runs with a highest score of 257. Ponting was a key player during Australia's most dominant years.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 38 centuries Kumar Sangakkara, the great left-hander from Sri Lanka has scored 38 centuries under his belt in just 134 Test matches. He scored 12400 runs with a top score of 319 and at an average of 57.40.&nbsp;

Joe Root (England)

Joe Root (England) – 36 centuries Joe Root, England’s leading run scorer in Tests in recent years has scored 36 Test hundreds. He has scored 13087 runs at an average of 50.92. Root is known for scoring high runs in all kinds of conditions and continues to be a key player for England batting lineup.

Steve Smith (Australia)

Steve Smith (Australia) – 36 centuries Steve Smith has also scored 36 Test centuries in 117 matches at an average of 56.55. He stands out for his unique batting style and amazing consistency. He is one of the best Test batters of modern times.

Rahul Dravid (India)

Rahul Dravid (India) – 36 centuries Rahul Dravid, often called ‘The Wall’ for his solid defense has scored 36 centuries in 164 Tests. He scored 13288 Test runs at an average of 52.31. Known for his patience and technique, Dravid has played many important innings in tough overseas conditions.

Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

In the long history of Test cricket, scoring a century is one of the biggest achievements for a batter. While many players have reached this mark but there are only few who have done it regularly over many years and across different formats. Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Here’s a look at the top seven players with the most Test centuries. Most of these legends come from cricketing powerhouses like India, Australia and South Africa.

Joe Root to Sachin Tendulkar: 7 batters with most Test centuries

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it.&nbsp;Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches).&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-2025-west-indies-head-coach-darren-sammy-penalised-for-criticising-tv-umpire-during-1st-test-vs-australia-1751192501983">West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. &nbsp;Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it. Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches). Also read | West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue. However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

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West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-test-rankings-rishabh-pant-bags-career-best-7th-spot-after-twin-tons-in-leeds-england-opener-ben-duckett-enters-top-10-1750997502731">Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10</a>"We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board."I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added."Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock."So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added.As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter. Also Read - Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10 "We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board. "I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added. "Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock. "So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added. As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

WI vs AUS: West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s.<h2>Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times</h2>&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 timesRishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15.&nbsp;Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 timesKane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ing-vs-eng-ashwin-wants-india-to-extend-batting-but-not-by-runs-after-headingley-defeat-1750946924999">ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat</a>&nbsp;Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 timesOpening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s.&nbsp;Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 timesKraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times.&nbsp;Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 timesSteve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s.&nbsp;To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.&nbsp;

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s. Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 times Rishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 times Kane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s. Also Read | ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 times Opening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s. Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 times Kraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times. Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 times Steve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s. To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. Among the active cricketers, India wicketkeeper-batter Rishbah Pant tops the list with seven outs in nervous 90s.

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