FIRST OF EVERYTHING
The pioneer. The trailblazer. The first man to reach heights others only dreamed of.
THE COMPLETE RECORD
TEST CRICKET
FIRST-CLASS
THE RECORDS IN CONTEXT
10,000 Test Runs - The First Summit
Who held it before: No one. This was uncharted territory.
When he reached it: March 7, 1987 vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad
How long he held it: Until Allan Border crossed it in 1993
Significance: The Everest of batting. Gavaskar was the first to plant the flag.
34 Test Centuries - World Record
Who held it before: Don Bradman (29 centuries)
When he reached it: Throughout his career, final century in 1987
Who eventually broke it: Sachin Tendulkar (51), then others
Significance: Held the record for years. Set the standard for consistency.
774 Runs in Debut Series - Still Stands
Who held it before: Various players with far fewer runs
When he set it: 1971 vs West Indies in the Caribbean
Still standing: Yes. Over 50 years later, still the record.
Significance: The greatest debut series ever. May never be broken.
10,000+ RUNS WITHOUT A HELMET
This is the record that can never be broken. In the modern era, no one bats without a helmet. Gavaskar scored over 10,000 Test runs facing the world's fastest bowlers with nothing but a cap. This record is eternal.