Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain crossed the 10,000 run mark in test cricket. He reached 10,000 run mark during his 65 in the 2nd test. He required 61 to reach the five digit mark and he did that a two of Sarwan's delivery.
He reached this milestone in his 118th test and 197th innings. He has joined the 10,000 club with 7 other players across the world. Leading the table are:
1. Brain Lara - 11953 in 131 Test, 232 Innings with 34 hundreds and a highest of 400 not out (Retired)
2. Sachin Tendulkar - 11782 in 147 Test, 238 Innings with 29 hundreds and a highest of 248 not out
3. AR Border - 11174 in 156 Test, 265 Innings with 26 hundres and a highest of 205 (Retired)
4. SR Waugh - 10927 in 168 Test, 260 Innings with 32 hundreds and a highest of 200 (Retired)
5. SM Gavaskar - 10122 in 125 Test, 214 Innings with 34 hundres and a highest of 236 not out (Retired)
6. R Dravid - 10098 in 122 Test, 210 Innings with 25 hundreds and a highest of 270
7. RT Ponting - 10042 in 118 Test, 198 Innings with 35 hundreds and a highest of 257
Congratulations Ponting! You have come a long way and proved that you are one of the Best Batsman in the World!
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