Sport News- Those stalwarts of world cricket whose dream of scoring 10,000 runs in Test cricket was shattered, know about them.

Friends, there have been many great players in world cricket, who have made their name in the oldest format of cricket, Test, have taken this format to new heights, but still the dream of these great players of scoring 10000 runs remained unfulfilled, let us know about these great players-

1. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – missed by 485 runs

Kane Williamson finished his career as New Zealand’s most successful Test batsman. He scored 9,515 runs, which was just 485 runs short of the 10,000-run mark.

key figures:

Match: 105

Run: 9,515

Century: 33

Half century: 38

Despite not reaching this milestone, Williamson’s legacy as one of New Zealand’s greatest ever cricketers is unquestionable.

2. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – Missed by 718 runs

Hashim Amla was one of South Africa’s most reliable Test batsmen. He retired with 9,282 runs and just narrowly missed joining the prestigious club of 10,000 runs.

key figures: :

Match: 124

Runs: 9,282

How many runs less: 718 runs

Amla remains one of South Africa’s most successful Test cricketers.

3. Graeme Smith (South Africa) – missed by 735 runs

Former South African captain Graeme Smith had a brilliant career. Known for his strength and success against the best bowling attacks, Smith finished his Test career with 9,265 runs. Key figures:

Match: 117

Run: 9,265

How many runs less: 735 runs

His contribution played an important role in South Africa’s emergence as a strong Test nation.

4. Virat Kohli (India) – missed by 770 runs

Virat Kohli: Often considered one of the best batsmen of modern era in Test cricket, Kohli retired from this format with 9,230 runs.

Key figures:

Match: 123

Run: 9,230

Century: 30

How many runs less: 770 runs

Even though he could not reach this milestone, Kohli’s impact on Test cricket is huge.

5. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 1,235 runs missed

One of the most versatile and entertaining batsmen in cricket history, AB de Villiers retired without reaching the milestone of 10,000 runs in Tests. He finished his career with 8,765 runs.

Key figures:

Match: 114

Run: 8,765

How many runs short: 1,235 runs

Despite not reaching this milestone, de Villiers remains one of the most popular batsmen of the modern era.