Since former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull passed comments on the current Indian batsmen during the second Test match, here are the statistics about the Indian greats you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-10-25 07:35 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull said, "I think it is a misconception around the world now that these modern Indian players are better playing spin than anyone else. They are not. They are the same as everyone else around the world. Gone are the days of Ganguly, Gambhir, Laxman and Dravid. Sachin was so, so good against spin, and the era before them. I think good quality spinners are just as good as getting India out on turning tracks as Indian spinners against good quality opposition batters. And the moment they see a turning track in IPL, they complain"
The former cricketer expressed his views after witnessing Team India's poor batting display against the Kiwis' spin bowling. The hosts' innings ended for 156 runs with Mitchell Santner claiming seven wickets. Here are the statitics of the former and current Indian cricketers
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
The current Indian batting mainstay, Virat Kohli has so far played 116 Test matches in which he has 9,017 runs. Having the best score of unbeaten 254 runs, Kohli has 29 centuries and 31 half-centuries
The all-time great Sachin Tendulkar featured in 200 Tests for India. Having scored 15,921 runs, the former right-hander has 51 tons and 68 half-centuries to his name. His career-best score in the format is unbeaten 248 runs
KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid
Having a roller coaster ride in Test cricket, KL Rahul has represented India in 53 Test matches. With the highest score of 199 runs, the right-hander has scored 2,981. He also has eight centuries and 15 half-centuries in the longest format of the game
Playing 164 Test matches, Rahul Dravid accumulated 13,288 runs including 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries. The former Team India cricketer and coach's highest score is 270 runs in Test format
Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly
Team India captain Rohit Sharma has so far played 62 matches in the longest format. With the highest score of 212 runs, the right-hander has registered 4,233 runs under his name. He also has 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly represented the side in 113 Tests and smashed 7,212 runs. Having the best score of 239 runs, Ganguly's career ended with 16 centuries and 35 half-centuries in the format
