5 Indian batters who were ranked 1 in Tests

#4 Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir also received the ICC Best Test player of the year award

Currently enjoying the last days of his career, Gautam Gambhir will be remembered by the Indian cricket enthusiasts for his crucial contributions in the World Cups, and by Kolkatans for his legacy with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Gambhir - the Test cricketer might not be widely spoken of, but he once was the best Test batsman in the world.

Gambhir reached the tip of the iceberg in 2009 when he was enjoying the best phase of his life. In that year, he was also awarded the coveted ICC Best Test player of the year award. Gambhir went past Mohammad Yousuf to get to the top, but his stay lasted for only 10 days as a match-saving 130 from Kumar Sangakkara gave the Sri Lankan the bragging rights.