Top 10 overseas Test knocks by Indian captains in the history of the game

#3 Mohammed Azharuddin – 179 vs England (Old Trafford - 1990)

The 1990 England tour is fondly remembered for a 17-year old Sachin Tendulkar’s first Test ton. However, Mohammed Azharuddin had a wonderful series as captain as well.

After scoring a ton in the first innings of the first Test, Azharuddin was once again leading from the front in the second Test. After England posted 519 in the first innings and India reeling at 57/3, Azhar led India’s fightback. He was simply brilliant. He counter-attacked and scored a superb 179 to help the visitors reach 432.

In fact, on the third day (post lunch session), he became the first Indian player to hit 100 runs in a session. His 243-ball knock helped India reduce the deficit and thus, it made England bat longer in the second innings and eventually a magnificent 119 from a 17-year old Sachin Tendulkar helped India save the game.