India's top 5 Test cricketers of all time

#1 Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

Matches: 200, Runs: 15921; Average: 53.78; Hundreds: 51

Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly the best Test cricketer India has ever produced, and one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the game. He has been one of the biggest role models for young cricketers across the globe.

With more than 15,000 runs and 51 hundreds, Tendulkar has almost all the significant Test batting records to his name. He won India many important matches, and scored hundreds and double hundreds all across the world and against all opponents.

The longevity of his career and his consistency throughout the 20 odd years he played is staggering.

Tendulkar is easily one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He is a global sports icon and the brightest jewel of Indian cricket, and deserves the number one spot in the all-time best Test players' list.