Who was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket?

Who was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket? Sunil Gavaskar. He reached the landmark in March 1987 during India's Test against Pakistan in Ahmedabad.

Gavaskar became the first batter to pass 10,000 Test runs when he scored 63 in the fourth Test of that series. He finished his Test career with 10,122 runs from 125 matches, an achievement that underlined his exceptional longevity and technique as an opening batter.

His milestone came during an era when Test cricket was the highest level of the sport and batting against fast bowlers was especially demanding. Gavaskar was particularly respected for his performances against the powerful West Indies pace attacks of the 1970s and 1980s.

The achievement is sometimes confused with the record for the fastest player to reach 10,000 Test runs, which has changed over time. Gavaskar's distinction is being the first player ever to cross the mark. He also held the Test century record, with 34, until Sachin Tendulkar surpassed him in 2005.