9 Most unexpected records in cricket

Cricket is a very unpredictable game, no one can predict what would happen during the course of the game. Numerous records are created and broken over and over again across all three formats of the game.

Stats and numbers keep pouring in and the statistician grinds his brain behind for the sake of the novices. Obviously, stats are very interesting and act as a fuel which keeps the interest of fans burning. But, sometimes stereotypes are broken and when it happens it amazes everyone.

There are some records which can make any cricket lover ponder over the fact that – is it really true? Yes, there are some unusual records held by teams and players. Let’s take a look at the 9 Most unexpected records in cricket:

1. Rahul Dravid “The Wall” – Getting bowled most times in Tests

The ‘Wall’ Rahul Dravid will always be remembered for his solid batting technique. His defence was among the toughest to breach for the best and fastest bowlers of the game.

However, just like every precious thing loses its shine after a while; Rahul also lost his charms at the twilight of his glorious 16-year international career.

He holds the record of getting out bowled in Tests for the most number of times. He was clean bowled 55 times during his career. In the last 13 innings of his career, Dravid was bowled 9 times and it was the one major aspect that dragged him into the retirement decision.

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