On this day: Sehwag became the first Indian cricketer to hit triple ton

His record breaking innings against South Africa is still unbeaten. (Photo: AFP)

Sehwag remained the lone 300 run scorer for India for 13 years. (Photp: AFP)

Recently, Karun Nair joined the elite club to become the second Indian with triple century.

India’s former explosive batsman Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score triple century in Test cricket and 29th march holds historical significance in Indian cricket (Photo: AFP)

On 29 March 2004, Sehwag smashed 309 runs against Pakistan in Multan during India’s visit to the neighbor country. (Photo: AFP)

The right-arm batsman broke his own record on 29 March 2008 by scoring 319 (Highest by any Indian) against South Africa