#3 Sanath Jayasuriya- 14 hundreds, 15 ducks
Before the Chris Gayles and David Warners made a habit of tearing apart bowlers with their swashbuckling batting, there was Sanath Jayasuriya.
The Sri Lankan batsman pioneered aggression at the top of the batting order and was the first batsman to use the fearless brand of cricket to counter the new ball. He was majestic, elegant and entertaining. His hundreds were a delight to watch as it would be a complete package consisting of incredible drives, ferocious cuts, and powerful flicks.
However, Jayasuriya's aggression came at a price. The left-hander's all-out aggressive policy made him highly inconsistent in cricket and on numerous occasions, he would throw away his wicket while looking for quick runs.
He was dismissed for zero 15 times in his 188 Test innings but even after his inconsistent performances, he remains one of the most popular cricketers of his era.
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