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Steve Smith to Rahul Dravid: 7 fastest players to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket
These are the players, who played several incredible knocks and thus, didn't take much time in crossing the 10,000-run mark in the longest format
Last Updated on - January 30, 2025 11:21 AM IST
Steve Smith to Rahul Dravid: 7 fastest players to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket
1.) Brian Lara (West Indies) – 195 innings
The legendary West Indian batter played several fabulous knocks for the Caribbean side in red-ball cricket. Lara is easily among the finest batters to ever feature in the longest format.
2.) Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 195 innings
The legendary India cricketer gave valiant contributions with the bat in the longest format. Tendulkar was famously nicknamed the ‘God of Cricket’ for a reason.
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3.) Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 195 innings
The legendary Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter is arguably the greatest cricketer to ever feature for the Lankan Lions. Sangakkara played several unforgettable knocks especially in red-ball cricket.
4.) Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 196 innings
The legendary Australia batter was absolutely incredible for the Baggy Greens in red-ball cricket. Ponting wasn’t just a fantastic batter, but was also a brilliant captain.
5.) Steve Smith (Australia) – 205 innings
The Australia batter is nothing short of a modern-day great when it comes to red-ball cricket. Smith has played several unforgettable knocks in the format and looking at his fantastic current form, he will likely continue to do so.
6.) Rahul Dravid (India) – 206 innings
The legendary India batter was famously nicknamed ‘The Wall’ for his incredible persistence. Dravid was especially a superb player of the Test format and gave valiant contributions for India with the bat.
7.) Younis Khan (Pakistan) – 208 innings
The former Pakistan batter was an incredible player of the longest format. Younis carried the Men in Green to victory on numerous occasions with his brilliant knocks in red-ball cricket.