India's top 5 Test cricketers of all time

#3: Sunil Gavaskar

Matches: 125, Runs: 10122, Highest Score: 236*, Average: 51.12, Centuries: 34

Sunil Gavaskar is undoubtedly the greatest ever Test opener for India. He is also considered one of the best Test match openers the world has ever seen.

Gavaskar was an iconic figure for his generation. He was the first Indian cricketer that the whole cricketing world idolized.

Gavaskar's incredible batting performances against the greatest bowling attacks of the world made him a role model for every young batsman to follow. When he retired, he had the record of the highest number of Test match centuries to his name. He was also the first player to cross 10000 runs in Tests.

Gavaskar's sound technique and immense patience, combined with his ability to score match-winning centuries against the best ever bowling lineups, made him a true legend of the game. He is definitely one of the best Indian Test cricketers of all time.