5 most genuine Test-only players of all time

VVS Laxman

How many times has this man won India games from the direst of situations? The Hyderabadi batting legend was a maestro with the willow in hand. His unorthodox batting style and unparalleled temperament made him a favourite among the fans.

Coming in an at number 6 for India at Tests, he almost often found himself in the shadows and seldom got a chance to show his true ability because of the likes of Sehwag, Ganguly, Sachin and Dravid batting before him.

And when he did, it was almost always when India were in trouble—obviously, since he came in after the star batsmen were out—he almost always bailed them out.

Despite batting at number 6 for India, he got to play in 225 innings and scored 8781 runs in the process. His average of 45.97 is a testament to the legend that he is.