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Test Format
The Test format is the most challenging format for batsmen to score runs on a consistent basis. However, there are a few batsmen who have stamped their authority in the longest format of the game. Several young Test batsmen aspire to score 10000 runs in their Test career. However, only a few manage to achieve that milestone in their Test career. That said, here are the 5 fastest cricketers to amass 10000 runs in the longest format of the game:
5. Rahul Dravid - 206 innings
At no 5 in this list is former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid. Dravid amassed a total of 13288 runs in his Test career. The former Indian cricketer smashed a total of 36 centuries and 63 fifties in his Test career. Dravid reached the 10000 run mark in the 206th innings of his Test career back in 2008.
4. Ricky Ponting - 196 innings
At no 4 in this list is Australian cricketing legend, Ricky Ponting. Ponting amassed a total of 13778 runs in his Test career. The former Australian cricketer smacked a total of 41 centuries and 63 fifties in his Test career. Ponting reached the 10000 run mark in the 196th innings of his Test career back in 2008.
3. Kumar Sangakkara - 195 innings
At no 3 in this list is former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara amassed a total of 12400 runs in his Test career. The former Sri Lankan cricketer amassed a total of 38 centuries and 52 fifties in his Test career. Sangakkara reached the 10000 run mark in the 195th innings of his Test career back in 2005.
2. Sachin Tendulkar - 195 innings
At no 2 in this list is Indian cricketing icon, Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar amassed an impressive 15921 runs in his Test career. The former Indian cricketer amassed a total of 51 hundred and 68 fifties in the Test format. Tendulkar reached the 10000 run mark in the 195th innings of his Test career back in 2005.
1. Brian Lara - 195 innings
At no 1 in this list is West Indian cricketing legend, Brian Lara. Lara amassed a total of 11953 runs in his Test career. The former West Indian cricketer amassed a total of 34 centuries and 48 fifties in the Test format. Lara reached the 10000 run mark in the 195th innings of his Test career back in 2004.