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Only a handful of players in Test cricket history have managed to excel equally with both bat and ball. This rare group features all-rounders who have scored multiple centuries while also taking over 200 wickets.

Continuing his brilliant form, Joe Root played a fantastic knock and scored his 38th century during the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. Root equalled Sri Lankan wicket keeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara’s record and he is now joint fourth in the list of most Test centuries. Here's list of batters with most Test hundreds in Test cricket:

Joe Root has surpassed the legends Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis to reach the 2nd position of top run scorers in tests and only trails behind the legend Sachin Tendulkar. Here are the top 10 run scorers in test cricket. 

England cricketer Joe Root on Friday scripted history on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester.  

Joe Root is set to surpass Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting in all-time Test runs during the fourth Test against India at Manchester. With 13,259 runs, Root eyes second place and continues his remarkable journey in Test cricket.

Joe Root scripted history after smashing his 37th Test hundred on the second day of the third Test between England and India at Lord’s on Friday, July 11. With his 37th Test hundred, Root surpassed former India captain Rahul Dravid and Australian star Steve Smith, who have 36th Test centuries to their names. Here's list of batters with most hundreds in Test cricket:

Here are the top five cricketers with the most Test runs in their home countries, showcasing their dominance and lasting legacy. Each player’s unique contribution and leadership are also briefly profiled, emphasizing their greatness in home conditions.   

In cricket’s biggest moments, when pressure reaches its peak and mistakes are unforgivable, the greatest players rise above the rest. ICC knockout matches the semifinals and finals of World Cups and Champions Trophies are the ultimate test of composure, skill, and big-match temperament. While many have dazzled in league stages, only a few have consistently delivered when the stakes were highest. A statistical dive into batting averages in ICC knockout matches reveals some stunning insights former India captain Sourav Ganguly leads the elite list with an extraordinary average of 85.66. Scroll down to check the list of batsmen with best average in ICC knockouts.

In the long and storied history of Test cricket, scoring a century is considered one of the greatest milestones for a batter. While many have achieved the feat, only a few have consistently done so across formats and decades. Here's a look at the top 10 players with the most Test centuries in cricket history, a list dominated by legends from India, Australia, South Africa. 

In the long and storied history of Test cricket, scoring fifty or more in an innings has been a hallmark of consistency, temperament, and technique. While centuries are rightly celebrated, it’s the ability to repeatedly cross the 50-run mark that reflects a batter's lasting value to his team. Here’s a look at the top 10 players with the most 50+ scores in Test history  the true pillars of their sides over the decades.

England's modern-day batting great Joe Root is fast closing in on one of the most iconic records in Test cricket the all-time highest run tally held by India’s Sachin Tendulkar. With Root showing no signs of slowing down, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation: can he surpass the Master Blaster? As of now, Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart with 15,921 Test runs in a legendary career spanning 200 matches. Root, the most consistent Test batter in recent years, has already amassed over 13,000 runs till now in Tests and is still an integral part of England’s red-ball setup. With age on his side and form still intact, Root is a serious contender to break the record.

Cricket is not just a sport, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses. From legends of the past to modern-day superstars, find out which cricketers sit at the top of the financial ladder in 2025.  

Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. Having won the IPL three times, the Kolkata-based franchise has given a lot of talent to Indian cricket and also to thew world. Take a look at the list of batters who have scored the most numbers of runs for KKR in the history of the IPL.

Former West Indies batter Ramnaresh Sarwan won the Player of the Tournament award in the 2004 edition of the Champions Trophy. The former right-hand batter scored 5804 runs in a total of 181 ODIs he played.

Stalwart New Zealand batter Kane Williamson scored 19000 runs in 440 innings in international cricket. As of now, Williamson has made a total of 19,075 runs at an average of 48.66, including 102 fifties and 48 centuries.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer has been named vice-captain of the side.  Several big names have captained KKR over the years as the franchise have won three IPL titles. Here's a list of captains, who have led KKR in the IPL history:

Former Pakistan's legendary batter Javed Miandad has collected 12603 runs in 300 innings while batting at number four across formats.

South African pacer Makhaya Ntini put up a lethal spell against Pakistan during the 2004 Champions Trophy. He scalped 5 wickets for 21 runs off 6 overs helped his side to torture Pakistan.

On The Howie Games podcast, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was asked about the 'greatest to ever play cricket'.   

Former India skipper and coach Rahul Dravid had taken 272 innings to score 35 Test centuries.