Fastest Batters To 10,000 Test Runs
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Fastest Batters To 10,000 Test Runs

Published by: ABP News Bureau
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1. Brian Lara (West Indies)
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1. Brian Lara (West Indies)

Brian Lara holds the record for the fastest 10,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 195 innings in 2005. He shares this record with two other cricketing legends.

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2. Sachin Tendulkar (India)
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2. Sachin Tendulkar (India)

The ‘God of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar, also reached the 10,000-run mark in 195 innings, demonstrating his unmatched skill and enduring legacy in Test cricket.

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3. Kumar Sangakkara  (Sri Lanka)
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3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakkara also reached 10,000 Test runs in 195 innings, matching Lara and Tendulkar’s feat in 2012. Sangakkara's consistent performances were a key factor in Sri Lanka's successes during his career.

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4. Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Ricky Ponting reached the landmark in 196 innings in 2008, becoming one of Australia's greatest-ever batters. His consistency and leadership were crucial to his team's success during his career.

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5. Steve Smith (Australia)

Australia’s Steve Smith reached the 10,000-run milestone in just 205, becoming the only modern-day player to be featured on this list.

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6. Rahul Dravid (India)

Rahul Dravid, known as The Wall, reached the milestone in 206 innings in 2008. His rock-solid technique and ability to bat for long periods made him one of India's greatest Test players.

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7. Younis Khan (Pakistan)

Younis Khan reached the 10,000-run threshold in 208 innings, becoming one of cricket’s finest to ever play the game.

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8. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)

Another Sri Lankan legend on the list, Mahela Jayawardene crossed the milestone of 10,000 Test runs in 210 innings, marking a stellar career in the cricketing books.

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9. Sunil Gavaskar (India)

Gavasar took 212 innings to score 10,000 Test runs, achieving the feat in 1987. One of India's earliest cricketing legends, Gavaskar's performances laid the foundation for future Indian cricketing success.

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10. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Jacques Kallis took 217 innings to score 10,000 Test runs, achieving this feat in 2009. Kallis is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game.

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