- VVS Laxman – 2434 runs:
‘Very Very Special’ Laxman, as his fans call him with affection, was an absolute nightmare for the Australian bowlers. Laxman took his game to the next level while facing Australia as he seemed to bat in a completely different mood against the Kangaroos. Laxman’s career took off with an eye pleasing 167 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and that was followed by two more elegant centuries at the very same venue in the tours to follow. But who can forget that epic 281 at Kolkata, which helped India win the unlikeliest of games after being enforced the follow on. With 2434 runs in 29 Tests at an average of 49.67 along with six centuries, Laxman indeed relished the prospect of playing against Australia.