The discussion came during the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The Shubman Gill-led team finished Day 1 (Saturday, August 15) at 288/2 in 73 overs. Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century, and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 27.
Rahul Dravid is second among India's leading Test run-scorers, finishing with 13,265 runs and 36 centuries. Dravid served as head coach for the Indian team between 2021 and 2024.
Sunil Gavaskar Misses Top Three Alongside Virender Sehwag
Ravichandran Ashwin didn't include Sunil Gavaskar in the top three. Gavaskar scored 10,122 runs in 125 Tests at an average of over 51, including 34 centuries, and became the first batter to reach 10,000 Test runs.
Ashwin also included former captain Sourav Ganguly, who scored 7,212 Test runs and 16 centuries, and Dilip Vengsarkar, Mohinder Amarnath, and Gundappa Viswanath in his potential top 10. Vengsarkar scored nearly 7,000 runs, while Amarnath finished with 4,378 and Viswanath scored more than 6,000.
Ravichandran Ashwin Cements His Own Historic Test Legacy
Ashwin also reached 250 and 300 Test wickets faster than any bowler in the history of the format. He finished with 37 five-wicket hauls and regularly played a major role for India on spin-friendly pitches, particularly at home. The spinner retired from international cricket during the BGT 2024-25.
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