Kris Srikkanth blind-ranks 10 legendary Test batters, places Virat Kohli at No. 7

Oct 30, 2026

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Kris Srikkanth blind-ranks 10 legendary Test batters, places Virat Kohli at No. 7

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth has taken part in a blind-ranking challenge involving 10 legendary Test batters. The list brings together some of the biggest names to have played the longest format, including former India stars and celebrated batters from Australia, England and the West Indies.

Srikkanth shared his rankings on Instagram, offering an interesting look at how he places some of the game’s most accomplished run-scorers. The order features multiple former international captains and players who have left a lasting mark on Test cricket.

Sir Don Bradman tops Kris Srikkanth’s ranking

Former Australia batter Sir Don Bradman occupies the top spot on Srikkanth’s list. Bradman remains one of the most remarkable players in Test history, having finished his career with an average of 99.94 and 29 centuries. West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers follows at No. 2, while Viv Richards takes the third position. Sobers scored 8,032 Test runs at an average of 57.78, whereas Richards accumulated 8,540 runs at 50.23.

Sachin Tendulkar is ranked fourth, followed by former India captain Sunil Gavaskar at No. 5. Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in Test cricket, with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries. Gavaskar finished his career with 10,122 runs at an average of 51.12. Former Australia captain Greg Chappell occupies the eighth position, while his compatriot Ricky Ponting is placed ninth. Chappell scored 7,110 Test runs at an average of 53.86, including 24 centuries. Ponting amassed 13,378 runs at 51.85, with 41 hundreds.

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Virat Kohli placed seventh, Joe Root completes the list

Virat Kohli is ranked seventh on Srikkanth’s list, with Brian Lara placed just above him at No. 6. Kohli retired from Test cricket with 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries. Lara finished his Test career with 11,953 runs at an average of 52.89. The former West Indies captain also holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test innings, having scored 400 not out against England in 2004.

England batter Joe Root completes the list at No. 10. He is the only active Test player among the 10 names and has continued to build his legacy in the format with his consistent run-scoring. Srikkanth’s ranking features batters from different eras, each with a distinct legacy in Test cricket. The positions assigned to the players offer plenty of room for debate among fans about how the game’s greatest Test batters should be ranked.

The full ranking looked like this: