Indian cricketers have a habit of dominating the opposition teams in any format of international cricket. Be it Tests, ODIs or T20Is, the players of India have dominated the rivals in all three formats of the game. Many fans rate Test cricket as the toughest format of the game.
The reason behind it is that a Test match not just demands proper skills and technique but also focus and resilience. In this listicle now, we will list down the top eight Indian cricketers who won the most Man of the Match awards in Test cricket.
8. One of the retired Indian cricketers – Virender Sehwag
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag destroyed many bowling attacks during his playing days. For his excellent batting performances, Sehwag won eight MOTM awards in Test cricket.
7. One of the retired Indian cricketers – Kapil Dev
Another former Indian skipper to feature on the list is Kapil Dev. Famous for leading India to the 1983 World Cup win, Dev won the Man of the Match award eight times as well.
6. R Ashwin
R Ashwin is one of the most successful all-rounders in Test cricket history. The right-arm off-spinner has won the Player of the Match award nine times in his Test career so far.
5. One of the retired Indian cricketers – Anil Kumble
Former Indian captain Anil Kumble is one of the five players to win the MOTM award 10 or more times. He won the prize in 10 matches.
4. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers in Indian cricket’s history. The star Indian batter has won 10 Man of the Match awards as well.
3. Ravindra Jadeja
Another active Indian player to appear on this list is Ravindra Jadeja. The left-arm spinner won his 10th MOTM award in the recent Rajkot Test.
2. One of the retired Indian cricketers – Rahul Dravid
Current Indian head coach Rahul Dravid won this award 11 times in his career. Dravid has retired and works as head coach of Indian team now.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Most M.O.M Awards for India in Test
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14 – Sachin Tendulkar
11 – Rahul Dravid
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10 – Virat Kohli
10 – Anil Kumble
9 – Ravi Ashwin
8 – Kapil Dev
8 – Virender Sehwag#INDvsENG
Unsurprisingly, the award for the most MOTM awards by an Indian belongs to Sachin Tendulkar. The Little Master won the award 14 times in his legendary Test career of 200 matches.
