Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar amassed 100 international centuries, a world record that stands 26 centuries ahead of Sir Vivian Richards. He carried the hopes of over a billion people across a 24-year career, proving his resilience with a Test average of 53.78 from 200 matches. In 2010, he became the first player to score a double century in ODIs, a milestone that redefined limited-overs batting. His 18,426 Test runs remain the highest total, surpassing the runner-up by over 3,000 runs, cementing his legacy as the sport’s most prolific run-scorer.