TEST CRICKET - NOW 2000 TESTS

The TEST CRICKET was started in 1877 and on 21-JULY-2011 , it will reach a landmark of 2000 test matches.
This 2000th test will be played between INDIA & ENGLAND at LORD's . It is also the 100th test between both countries.
The first test was played between ENGLAND & AUSTRALIA at MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND , SYDNEY in 1877. AUSTRALIA won this test by 45 runs.
Here are some interesting facts about TEST CRICKET-
The first run and first century was made by Charlse Banerman.
The first bowler to reach 100 wicket mark was english spinner Johny B in 1895.
Australian batsman Billy M made first double hundred in 1884.
The first hat-trick was taken by austraian bowler Fred S in 1879.
1959654 runs have been made in 1999 tests which include 3450 centuries whereas 61175 wickets fallen which include 7554 ducks , so the average runs per wicket is 32 runs.
Out of 1999 tests , 1299 tests have won, 698 drawn and 2 tied, of the matches won- 347 have been by an innings, 443 by runs, 508 by wickets and 1 was ferfeited.
Landmarks- 500th test in 1960, 1000 in 1984, 1500 in 2000, now 2000 in 2011.
Most tests has been played by ENGLAND-911 after that AUSTRALIA-730, WEST INDIES-473 and INDIA-451.
Most tests are played between ENGLAND and AUSTRALIA - 326, whereas other teams are far behind.

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