5 longest innings in Test history 

#3 Bob Simpson 311 off 743 deliveries v England at Manchester, 1964

Bob Simpson

There has probably never been a more boring draw in Ashes Test then the one at Old Trafford back in 1964 and lot of it had to with the innings played by Australian opening batsman Bob Simpson. Having chosen to bat first, Bob Simpson then proceeded to play an innings of technical excellence, grit and determination that ultimately ensured that England did not stand a chance of forcing a win.

He batted for close more than 12 hours and faced as many as 743 deliveries to score 311 runs, as Australia posted a mammoth score of 656 in 255.5 overs. They batted till into the third day of the Test match and any chance of forcing a result soon evaporated. England responded with 611 and only 2 overs could be bowled in Australia's second innings before the captains shook hands.