3 All-Rounders Who Have Scored 6000 Runs And Taken 200 Wickets In Test Format: The ongoing first Test match between England and West Indies has been all about James Anderson and Gus Atkinson. While James Anderson is playing his farewell Test, Gus Atkinson is playing his debut match.
Meanwhile, Ben Stokes has entered cricket history by achieving a rare feat. He joins an exclusive club of only three all-rounders in Test cricket who have scored more than 6,000 runs and taken over 200 wickets.
In this article, we introduce you to all the three players who have amassed more than 6,000 runs and have picked over 200 wickets. Have a look:
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3 All-Rounders Who Have Scored 6000 Runs And Taken 200 Wickets In Test Format
1. Jacques Kallis:
South African Jacques Kallis, who is hailed as one of the greatest all-rounders to have played the game of cricket, has had a long and glorious career in both one-day cricket and the longest format of the game. With a batting average of 55.37, Jacques Kallis scored 13,289 runs in 166 Test games.
Jacques Kallis is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) and Ricky Ponting (13,378) in the runs list with 45 centuries and 58 half-centuries. Talking about the wickets, Jacques Kallis has 292 wickets to his name at an average of 32.65, 5 five-wicket hauls, and 7 four-wicket hauls.
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2. Sir Garfield Sobers:
Sir Garfield Sobers, a legendary figure in cricket, concluded his illustrious Test career with remarkable achievements. His all-round excellence continues to be celebrated in the annals of the sport. He amassed 8032 runs and claimed 235 wickets across 93 matches, a tally just 10 games shy of Ben Stokes.
Sobers’ batting prowess included 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries, showcasing an impressive average of 57.78. His impact on the game and his legacy continue to inspire young cricketers globally. Additionally, he achieved the milestone of 6,000 runs in just 111 matches, making him the second fastest to reach this feat in Test cricket history.
Talking about his records with the ball, Sir Garfield Sobers left an indelible mark with his bowling prowess as well. He has 6 five-wicket hauls and 8 four-wicket hails under his name, with an average of 34.03.
3. Ben Stokes:
In the ongoing first Test match between England and West Indies at the Lord’s, England captain Ben Stokes entered the record books as he became only the third player to have achieved this historic milestone.
Ben Stokes picked up the wicket of Kirk McKenzie in the second innings of West Indies, which was also his 200th wicket in the format. Ben Stokes has also scored 6,320 runs in the format, including 13 centuries and 31 fifties.
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