Cricket is a beloved sport around the world, and it has created some incredible records and achievements. Recently, 14 batsmen have achieved the incredible milestone of touching the figure of 10 thousand runs in Test matches. Three of these batsmen are Indian legends, and they are Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman. This article will explore these three cricketers, as well as the other 11 batsmen who achieved this feat.
14 Batsmen Who Achieved 10 Thousand Runs
The 14 batsmen who achieved this incredible feat are Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Jacques Kallis, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Mahela Jayawardene, Sunil Gavaskar, Alastair Cook, and Misbah-ul-Haq.
These batsmen are from countries all across the world, including India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, and Pakistan. This is a testament to the global appeal of cricket, as well as the incredible achievements of these 14 cricketers.
Indian Legends On The List
As mentioned above, three Indian batsmen are on this list of 14. These three cricketers are Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman. All three of these players are considered legends of Indian cricket, and they have all achieved incredible feats in Test matches.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He achieved the milestone of 10 thousand runs in Test matches in 2005, and he is the first batsman to do so. He is also the highest run-scorer in Test matches, with 15,921 runs to his name.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is another Indian legend who achieved the milestone of 10 thousand runs in Test matches. He achieved this feat in 2011, and he is the fourth Indian batsman to do so. He is also known as “The Wall”, due to his ability to withstand tough conditions and long innings.
VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman is the third Indian batsman to achieve the milestone of 10 thousand runs in Test matches. He achieved this feat in 2011, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest
