Vinod Kambli (54.20) has a better Test average than Sachin Tendulkar (53.78). It is another matter altogether that Vinod Kambli played only 17 Tests and Sachin Tendulkar 200. Kambli and Tendulkar have been friends since childhood and even played together during their school days. Pic/Midday Archives

Vinod Kambli (54.20) has a better Test average than Sachin Tendulkar (53.78). It is another matter altogether that Vinod Kambli played only 17 Tests and Sachin Tendulkar 200. Kambli and Tendulkar have been friends since childhood and even played together during their school days. Pic/Midday Archives

One of India's greatest leg-spinners, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar took more Test wickets than the number of runs he scored! He claimed 242 wickets at an average of 29.74 but scored 167 runs at a measly average of 4.07. Pic/Cricket Colour Collection

One of India's greatest leg-spinners, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar took more Test wickets than the number of runs he scored! He claimed 242 wickets at an average of 29.74 but scored 167 runs at a measly average of 4.07. Pic/Cricket Colour Collection

Former South African cricketer Brian McMillan has a one-day century to his name, but he never scored a half-century in the format. Similarly, India's Ajit Agarkar has a Test century to his name, but never made a half-century! Pic/AFP

Former South African cricketer Brian McMillan has a one-day century to his name, but he never scored a half-century in the format. Similarly, India's Ajit Agarkar has a Test century to his name, but never made a half-century! Pic/AFP

Australia's Jason Gillespie scored a double hundred against Bangladesh in the Chittagong Test of 2006. He also earned the man of the match award for his performance. Ironically, he was dropped for the next Test, and never played for Australia again. Pic/AFP

Australia's Jason Gillespie scored a double hundred against Bangladesh in the Chittagong Test of 2006. He also earned the man of the match award for his performance. Ironically, he was dropped for the next Test, and never played for Australia again. Pic/AFP

Brett Lee and Bob Willis both have 300 plus wickets in Tests. But never once did they manage to claim 10 wickets in a match during their illustrious careers. Pics/AFP

Brett Lee and Bob Willis both have 300 plus wickets in Tests. But never once did they manage to claim 10 wickets in a match during their illustrious careers. Pics/AFP

Former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq holds the record for most ODI runs scored without a century. He has 5000 plus runs to his credit. Shane Warne holds the corresponding record in Tests. He compiled 3154 runs with an agonizing best of 99! Pics/AFP

Former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq holds the record for most ODI runs scored without a century. He has 5000 plus runs to his credit. Shane Warne holds the corresponding record in Tests. He compiled 3154 runs with an agonizing best of 99! Pics/AFP

Sri Lanka's Aravinda de Silva made his highest score of 267 in the Wellington Test against New Zealand in 1991. His next double hundred came in his very last Test, against Bangladesh at Colombo in July 2002. Pic/AFP

Sri Lanka's Aravinda de Silva made his highest score of 267 in the Wellington Test against New Zealand in 1991. His next double hundred came in his very last Test, against Bangladesh at Colombo in July 2002. Pic/AFP

While Brian Lara broke the record for the highest Test score twice, his best one-day score of 169 came in October 1995 against Sri Lanka at Sharjah, 12 years before his retirement. Pic/AFP

While Brian Lara broke the record for the highest Test score twice, his best one-day score of 169 came in October 1995 against Sri Lanka at Sharjah, 12 years before his retirement. Pic/AFP

New Zealand's Jeff Wilson's made his one-day debut for the national side in 1993 and, after being dropped, earned a shock recall 12 years later, in 2005. In between, Wilson played rugby and became a highly successful All-Black player. He retired from rugby at 28 and started playing cricket again. He then retired from the sport in 2005 Pics/AFP

New Zealand's Jeff Wilson's made his one-day debut for the national side in 1993 and, after being dropped, earned a shock recall 12 years later, in 2005. In between, Wilson played rugby and became a highly successful All-Black player. He retired from rugby at 28 and started playing cricket again. He then retired from the sport in 2005 Pics/AFP

Former South African star cricketer AB de Villiers had played 78 Test innings before recording his first duck. This is a record for most number of innings played before registering first Test duck. Pic/AFP

Former South African star cricketer AB de Villiers had played 78 Test innings before recording his first duck. This is a record for most number of innings played before registering first Test duck. Pic/AFP

Although Zimbabwe have been playing Test cricket since 1992, Heath Streak remains the only player from the country to have taken over 100 wickets. He has 216 Test scalps to his list. The next best on the list is Ray Price with 80. Pic/AFP

Although Zimbabwe have been playing Test cricket since 1992, Heath Streak remains the only player from the country to have taken over 100 wickets. He has 216 Test scalps to his list. The next best on the list is Ray Price with 80. Pic/AFP