“YJ” Bairstow became the latest to score a century in each innings against India. Bradman was the first to do this:
This the only “double” by Bradman.
Also note the 300 +100 by Gooch. Strauss is the only other one to score centuries in both innings for England against India.
Gooch also holds the record for the most runs in a Test.
Bradman and Gooch were both captaining their sides.
Those who scored a century in both innings for India:
Gavaskar did it thrice (twice against WI) and Dravid twice. Kohli, Rahane and RG Sharma are the most recent ones. Gavaskar (Dec 1978) and Kohli were captaining their sides.
When Hazare made his double against Bradman’s team, it was the first time he had crossed 50.
Gavaskar’s 344 remains the most runs in a match by an Indian batsman. VVS Laxman’s 340 (59 + 281) is next.
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