Here we bring in a new, untold, and rare cricket fact about Mohammad Azharuddin holding a world record in a special way.
Mohammad Azharuddin entered the Test arena like a king. The Hyderabadi hit a brilliant 110 against England in his debut Test in Kolkata. In his second test, he smashed a score of 105. Still, it was not enough for him.
Azharuddin completed his third consecutive Test century in the whites on February 1, 1985. In that inning, he amassed 122 runs. Azharuddin scored three centuries on debut, making him the only person in test cricket history to have done so.
| Runs | Mins | Balls | Opposition | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 443 | 322 | England | Eden Gardens | 31-Dec-84 |
| 105 | 279 | 218 | England | Chennai | 13-Jan-85 |
| 122 | 375 | 270 | England | Kanpur | 31-Jan-85 |
Except for Azharuddin, no batsman in more than 14 decades of Test cricket has achieved three centuries on debut (three consecutive centuries in his first three Tests).
Azharuddin represented India in 99 Test matches, scoring 6,215 runs at an average of 45.03. In 334 One-day internationals (ODIs), he scored 9,378 runs at an average of 36.92. He is part of an elite list of Indian batters with the most centuries across formats, as he scored 22 Test and 7 ODI centuries in his career.
Azharuddin was a good leader in addition to his batting and fielding abilities. He guided India to numerous triumphs in Test and One Day International cricket and is recognised for his inventive strategies and cool leadership under duress.
Most Consecutive Hundreds in Test Matches
Few batters in Test cricket history have achieved the amazing accomplishment of scoring the most consecutive hundreds. This outstanding display of consistency and expertise demonstrates their ability to demolish opposing bowlers across numerous bouts.
Such an accomplishment displays not only their great talent but also their mental fortitude and desire to constantly perform at the highest level. These players have engraved their names into cricket history, making an indelible mark on the game’s heritage.
Here is the list of the most consecutive hundreds in Test matches (not on debut):
| Players | Team | Matches | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Bradman | Australia | 6 | 1937-38 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 5 | 2003-04 |
| Mohammad Yousuf | Pakistan | 5 | 2006 |
| Gautam Gambhir | India | 5 | 2009-10 |
| Donald Bradman | Australia | 4 | 1929-30 |
| Donald Bradman | Australia | 4 | 1931-32 |
| Jack Fingleton | Australia | 4 | 1936 |
| Everton Weekes | West Indies | 4 | 1948 |
| Neil Harvey | Australia | 4 | 1949-50 |
| Clyde Walcott | West Indies | 4 | 1954-55 |
| Ken Barrington | England | 4 | 1961 |
| Ken Barrington | England | 4 | 1967-68 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | India | 4 | 1977 |
| Matthew Hayden | Australia | 4 | 2001-02 |
| Rahul Dravid | India | 4 | 2002 |
| Matthew Hayden | Australia | 4 | 2005 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 4 | 2007 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 4 | 2007 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 4 | 2010 |
| Steve Smith | Australia | 4 | 2014-15 |
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