Not Virat Kohli Or MS Dhoni; ‘THESE’ 8 Indian Icons Scored Century In Old Trafford, Manchester

The trailblazer. Mushtaq Ali became the first Indian to score a Test century at Old Trafford. His iconic knock laid the foundation for the Indian batting legacy in England during the pre-independence era.

In the same match as Mushtaq Ali, Vijay Merchant showcased his class and consistency by also registering a century. The duo’s performance stood as a landmark for early Indian Test success overseas.

One of India's earliest cricketing legends, Polly Umrigar, scored a fighting century against England in tough conditions. His innings was one of determination and skill during an otherwise challenging tour.

Joining Umrigar in the same 1959 tour, Abbas Ali Baig made headlines not just for his century but also for becoming the youngest Indian at the time to achieve the feat at Old Trafford.

The ‘Little Master’ delivered a masterclass at Manchester in 1974. Despite the overall struggles of the team during that series, Gavaskar’s century was a bright spot, reinforcing his reputation as India’s most dependable batter of the time.

Known for his aggressive style, Patil’s century came in a spirited counter-attacking innings. His knock remains one of the most memorable by an Indian middle-order batter in England.

Azhar’s elegant stroke play was on full display as he crafted a memorable century at Old Trafford. His innings was both stylish and technically solid against a quality English attack.

This was Sachin’s first-ever Test century, making it extra special. At just 17 years of age, Tendulkar displayed maturity beyond his years, helping India draw the Test and announcing his arrival on the global stage.

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