India's greatest Test XI as 500th Test knocks the door

The Test format has been considered as the true pinnacle of the sport. As India takes on the Kiwis in the first Test, the Green Park will witness history as the Indian cricket team plays it’s 500th Test match. Only England, Australia and West Indies have featured in more Tests.

The BCCI has made special plans to felicitate the former captains ranging from Vengsarkar and Azharuddin to Tendulkar and Dravid for the momentous occasion. A specially minted silver coin with 500th Test embossed on it is being prepared for the toss.

The Indian Test team has witnessed an outstanding journey. There have been various ups and downs. Some terrific batting and some outstanding spells that have created numerous memories in the minds of the cricketing universe. At the eve of this remarkable event, CricTracker presents the Dream Indian Test team of all time:

1. Virender Sehwag

‘No matter how good and experienced you are, he can kill your attitude’, Brett Lee.

The Nawab of Najafgarh as he’s popularly known holds the distinction of being the only Indian to score a triple century that too on a couple of occasions. He has been a menace for the bowlers especially in this format where batsmen tend to be more defensive.

A run tally of 8586 with a splendid average of 49.34, Sehwag is unarguably the greatest opener to have played modern day Test cricket for India. He didn’t take much time in establishing his authority over a bowler and redefined the opening role in Test cricket.