Test cricket is the oldest form of cricket in the world, 141-year old to be precise. The first Test match was played between England and Australia in 1877, which Australia won by 45 runs. On 25th July 2011 England beat India in the 2000th Test match ever to be played. As India embark upon a tough five-Test series versus England on English soil again, let’s walk down memory lane and recall some of the most astonishing records set in the gentleman’s sport.

675  England recorded the highest victory margin (by runs) when they beat Australia in the 1928-29 season.