By Admin 
Test Records: Indian cricket has always been known for its excellent batting. There have been many such occasions in history when two batsmen of Team India together completely defeated the opposing team. Let us know about the five biggest partnerships in India’s Test cricket, which have registered their names in the record books.
Pankaj Roy and Vinoo Mankad (vs New Zealand, Chennai, 1956)
The record of India’s biggest partnership is still held in the name of Pankaj Roy and Vinoo Mankad. Both of them had made an excellent partnership of 413 runs for the first wicket. This record was made in Chennai Test in 1956. This innings put India in a strong position and both the batsmen showed great patience and technique despite the limited resources of that time.
Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid (vs Pakistan, Lahore, 2006)
This partnership played against Pakistan in Lahore in 2006 is memorable for Indian cricket fans. In this match, Virender Sehwag scored 254 runs in his aggressive style, while Rahul Dravid gave a strong start to India by scoring 128 runs. The opening partnership of 410 runs between the two had left Pakistan’s bowlers tired.
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (vs Australia, Kolkata, 2001)
This match held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is one of the most memorable matches in the history of Indian cricket. The 376-run partnership between VVS Laxman and Dravid gave India a spectacular victory after the follow-on. During this, Laxman scored 281 runs and Dravid scored 180 runs. This match is called ‘Miracle of Eden Gardens’.
Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara (vs Australia, Hyderabad, 2013)
In the 2013 Hyderabad Test, the pair of Vijay and Pujara batted brilliantly. Both added 370 runs for the second wicket. Pujara made important contribution by scoring 204 runs while Vijay made 167 runs. This partnership gave India a big victory by an innings and 135 runs.
Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli (vs New Zealand, Indore, 2016)
In the Indore Test in 2016, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane broke the back of New Zealand’s bowlers by making a partnership of 365 runs for the fourth wicket. In this partnership, Kohli scored 211 runs and Rahane scored 188 runs. This pair is a great example of technique and aggression in modern Indian cricket.