4 players with the most double centuries in the Test format

It is quite an achievement for a batsman whenever he amasses a century in the Test format. However, only a few players have managed to score a double century in their Test careers. That said, here is a list of 4 cricketers who have scored the most double centuries in the longest format of the game:

4. Wally Hammond (7)

Wally Hammond was one of the finest English cricketers in the longest format of the game. In 85 Test matches in his career, Wally Hammond amassed an impressive 7249 runs for England. Hammond amassed an impressive 7 double centuries in the longest format of the game. 

3. Brian Lara (9)

Brian Lara is one of the best batsmen to play Test cricket. The former West Indian batsman amassed an impressive 11953 runs for West Indies in 131 Test matches. Brain Lara racked up an impressive 9 double centuries for West Indies in the longest format of the game. 

2. Kumar Sangakkara (11)

Kumar Sangakkara is undoubtedly one of the greatest Sri Lankan cricketers of all time. In 134 matches in the longest format of the game, Sangakkara amassed a remarkable 12400 runs in total. Sangakkara scored a total of 11 double centuries in his Test career for Sri Lanka. 

1. Don Bradman (12)

Don Bradman is one of the most talented cricketers ever to play the game of cricket. In 52 Test matches in his career, Don Bradman amassed a remarkable 6996 runs in total. The former Australian cricketer also boasted an outstanding batting average of 99.94 in the Test format. Don Bradman amassed a total of 12 double centuries in the longest format of the game.

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