These Indian batters proved to be especially incredible during some particular years in Test cricket
1. Sachin Tendulkar, 2010 – 1562 runs
The Master Blaster was at his best in Test cricket during the year 2010. He played many memorable knocks throughout the year and scored 5 half-centuries and 7 centuries. His highest score of the year came against Australia as he played an incredible knock of 214 runs and scored his sixth double-century in the longest format of the game.
2. Virender Sehwag, 2008 – 1462 runs
The opener was amazing throughout the year 2008 especially in the Test format. During the year, he also played an outstanding knock of 319 runs against South Africa to become only the third batter in Test cricket history after Sir Don Bradman and Brian Lara to score 2 triple-centuries in Test cricket. He also became the batter to score the fastest triple-century, doing so in 278 balls.
3. Virender Sehwag, 2010 – 1422 runs
Another year where the explosive opener dominated Test cricket and destroyed opposing bowling attacks. He ended the year with 8 half-centuries and 5 centuries in the format. His highest score during the year came against New Zealand in Ahmedabad where he played an amazing knock of 173 runs in the first innings of the Test match.
4. Sunil Gavaskar, 1979 – 1407 runs
The Little Master was an outstanding Test player, but he shined the brightest in the format during the year 1979. Gavaskar would score 8 half-centuries and 4 centuries throughout the year, which included the amazing knock of 221 runs against England at the Kennington Oval which massively helped India to draw the match.
5. Sachin Tendulkar, 2002 – 1392 runs
The ‘God of Cricket’ was incredible for India in Test cricket throughout the year 2002. He ended the year scoring 5 half-centuries and 4 centuries. His highest score in the format during the year came against England at Headingley where he played a spectacular knock of 193 runs. India went on to decimate England in the match and ended up winning it by an innings and 46 runs.
