New Delhi: Cricket is a game that is filled with uncertainties, thrills, and an array of strange rules. The sport never fails to surprise its viewers and fans, with unexpected twists and turns at every moment. In the history of cricket, there have been five legendary players who have never been run out in the Test format. Among them is a renowned Indian cricketer who has also achieved this feat. Let's delve into the profiles of these five exceptional cricketers:
1. Mudassar Nazar
Pakistan has given many great bowlers to the whole world, but there is one batter from Pakistan who has never been run out in his entire career. His name is Mudassar Nazar. Mudassar Nazar scored 4114 runs in 76 test matches for Pakistan, which included 10 centuries, while playing 122 ODIs, Nazar scored 2653 runs. He used to run at a very fast speed. Mudassar Nazar has also been the coach of the Pakistan cricket team.
2. Peter May
Former England captain and dashing batter Peter May was never run out in his entire career. He was a very classic batsman and a brilliant captain. Peter May made his Test debut for England against South Africa in 1951. Peter May scored 4537 runs in 66 Test matches for England, including 13 centuries. His highest score was 235. He used to run very fast between the wickets.
3. Graeme Hick
Graeme Hick, born in Zimbabwe, played cricket for England. He played 65 Tests and 120 ODIs for England and scored more than 3000 runs in both formats. Fans were very happy to see his batting. Graham Hick was never run out in his entire career. He has won many matches for the England team on his own.
4. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev, this name will always remain in the minds of Indian fans. Under Kapil Dev’s captaincy, Team India won the first ODI World Cup in 1983 by defeating the West Indies team. Kapil Dev played a fiery innings of 175 runs against Zimbabwe. Kapil Dev was always known for his aggressive batting and deadly bowling. Kapil has scored 5248 runs and taken 434 wickets in 131 Test matches for India. At the same time, he scored more than 3000 runs and took 253 wickets in ODI cricket. Kapil Dev was never run out in his entire Test career, he used to steal runs from under the fielder’s eyes.
5. Paul Collingwood
Paul Collingwood, who played all three formats for England, was a very brilliant batsman. He scored more than four thousand runs in 68 Test matches for the English team. He is remembered for his aggressive innings. Under the captaincy of Paul Collingwood, the England team won the 2010 ICC T20 World Trophy. This cricketer has never been run out during his entire Test career.