Left-handed batsmen always bring a different thrill and excitement to the game. Every team requires a left-handed batsman in their team. In this article, we will tell you about Indian left-handed batsmen who made the highest number of runs in a test series.
#4 Gautam Gambhir
Former Indian left-handed opening batsman, Gautam Gambhir who is now also working as a commentator and mentor of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders is at No.4 on our list. Gambhir was outstanding in the 2009 test series against New Zealand. He made 445 runs in that series.
#3 Gautam Gambhir
2007 to 2012 were golden years in Gautam Gambhir’s career. He was playing in every format for India. In the 2008 test series against Australia Gambhir made 463 runs which puts him at No.3 on our list. Gambhir was brilliant in that series as an opener.
#2 Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain and president of BCCI, Sourav Ganguly was one of the best batters produced by India. He was a legendary batter in his playing days. He mostly batted in top order for his team where he made many runs and broke many records. In the 2007 test series against Pakistan, Ganguly made 534 runs.
#1 Yashasvi Jaiswal
Only 22 years of age, Indian left-handed opening batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal got a huge potential to become one of the greatest test openers of all time. He is in the beginning of his test career and already impressed everyone with his fearless batting approach. Jaiswal will be a rising star for India in the upcoming years. In the ongoing test series against England, he made 618 runs so far. There is still a match left in the series but he already ranks at No.1 on this record.