Who is the only batsman to score double centuries in all four innings in Tests?

Test cricket is all about the grit and patience of both batsmen and bowlers. Centuries in Test matches is an incredible feat in itself, let alone double centuries.

When a batsman scores a double century, it shows the patience and skill of the player. It also shows the batsman’s adaptability to the changes in the pitch over the days of the Test.

There are four innings generally in a Test match (two for each team) - first, second, third and fourth. Over a career, scoring double centuries in all four innings of a Test match is an absolutely remarkable milestone that only the very best can do.

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There has been only one player in the history of the sport to ever achieve this feat.

Who is the only batsman to score double centuries in all four innings in Tests?

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar is the only batsman to score double centuries in all four innings in Tests.

He scored 205 in the first innings of the first Test match against West Indies in 1978.

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The Little Master scored an unbeaten 236 in the second innings against the same opposition five years later. 

In the third innings of his debut Test match in 1971 against the Windies, Gavaskar smashed a magnificent knock of 220.

In August 1979 against England, Gavaskar scored 221 in the fourth innings at the iconic Oval Stadium.

How old is Sunil Gavaskar? 

The former Indian opener celebrated his 74th birthday on July 10. He was born on July 10, 1949. 

Gavaskar is also the first batsman ever to score 10000 Test runs and was considered one of the very best in the world during his heydays.

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What is Sunil Gavaskar’s record in Test Matches?

Gavaskar played 125 Test matches for India and scored over 10000 runs in a sixteen-year-long career. His high score of 236* came against the mighty West Indies in 1983.