Approaching milestones ahead of India-Australia Test series

Sachin Tendulkar has an aggregate of 3438 runs prior to the start of the series. He requires 199 more runs to overhaul the existing record run aggregate of 3636 by JB Hobbs of England. If he gets these runs, he would then have the most runs against Australia.

SR Tendulkar has an aggregate of 3438 runs prior to the start of the series. He requires 62 more runs for his 3500 runs against Australia. If he gets these runs, he would become the first Indian batsman to score 3500 plus runs against Australia and the second batsman in the annals of Test cricket to score 3500 plus runs against Australia. JB Hobbs of England is the other batsman who has an aggregate of 3636 runs against Australia.

SR Tendulkar has scored 26 fifties against Australia and require one more fifty to share the record of most fifties - 27 fifties scored by JB Hobbs of England

SR Tendulkar requires two more fifties to own the record for most fifties against Australia. JB Hobbs has scored 27 fifties

SR Tendulkar. MA Atherton and JB Hobbs have scored 15 half centuries against Australia. One more half century in this series would give SR Tendulkar his 16th half century and with it he would share the record of most half centuries against Australia with GA Gooch and H Sutcliffe {both of England} who have scored 16 half centuries to their credit

SR Tendulkar has scored 15 half centuries against Australia. Two more half centuries in this series would give SR Tendulkar his 17th half century and with it he would own the record of most half centuries against Australia

SR Tendulkar has scored eleven hundreds against Australia. One more hundred would make him to share the record for most hundreds against Australia with JB Hobbs who has scored twelve hundreds.

SR Tendulkar has scored eleven hundreds against Australia. Two more hundreds would make him to own the record for most hundreds against Australia. JB Hobbs has scored twelve hundreds.

SR Tendulkar and VVS Laxman share the record for most half centuries against Australia on home soil. Both the batsmen have scored eight half centuries. One more half century by SR Tendulkar would give him his ninth half century and with it the record of most half centuries by an Indian batsman against Australia on home soil

SR Tendulkar has scored 1629 runs against Australia at home and requires 371 runs for his 2000 runs. If he gets them, he would become the first Indian batsman and also the first batsman in the annals of Test cricket to aggregate 2000 runs on home soil against Australia.

SR Tendulkar has scored eight half centuries at home against Australia. Two more half centuries would make him to share the record of most half centuries at home against Australia with MA Atherton of England who has scored ten half centuries. Three more half centuries would make SR Tendulkar to own the record for most half centuries at home against Australia

SR Tendulkar has scored eight half centuries at home against Australia. One more half centuries would make him to the fourth batsman to score nine or more half centuries at home against Australia. Others are - MA Atherton {10}, MW Gating {09} and H Sutcliffe {09}

MS Dhoni has scored 419 runs while leading India against Australia. He requires 81 runs for his 500 runs. If he gets them he would become the fourth Indian captain to total 500 plus runs against Australia. Others are - MAK Pataudi {829}, SM Gavaskar {543} and M Azharuddin {503}

MS Dhoni has scored 419 runs against Australia while doubling up as a captain-cum wicket keeper. He requires 81 runs for his 500 runs. If he gets them he would become the first captain cum wicket keeper to score 500 runs against Australia

MS Dhoni has an aggregate of 596 runs as a wicket keeper batsman against Australia. He requires four more runs for his 600 runs. If he gets it, he would become the second Indian wicket keeper batsman to total 600 runs against Australia after SMH Kirmani who has a total of 756 runs

MS Dhoni has an aggregate of 596 runs as a wicket keeper batsman against Australia. He requires four more runs for his 600 runs. If he gets it, he would become the twelfth wicket keeper batsman to total 600 runs against Australia

MS Dhoni has an aggregate of 2461 runs as a captain cum wicket-keeper, He needs 39 runs for his 2500 runs. If he gets them, he would become the first captain cum wicket keeper to total 2500 runs in the annals of Test cricket

MS Dhoni has scored 23 fifties in the capacity of captain cum wicket keeper. Two more fifties in the ensuring series would give him his 25th fifty and with it the distinction of becoming the first captain cum wicket keeper to score 25 fifties in the annals of Test cricket

MS Dhoni has scored 19 half centuries in the capacity of captain cum wicket keeper. One more fifty in the ensuring series would give him his 20th fifty and with it the distinction of becoming the first captain cum wicket keeper to score 20 half centuries in the annals of Test cricket

MS Dhoni has scored four hundreds in the capacity of captain cum wicket keeper. One more hundred in the ensuing series would give him his fifth hundred and with it the distinction of becoming the first captain cum wicket keeper to score five centuries in the annals of Test cricket

MS Dhoni and SMH Kirmani share the following records for Indian wicket keepers on home soil - 108 dismissals - 89 catches and 19 stumping dismissals. If MS Dhoni effects one more dismissal, it would be his 109th dismissal, if he takes a catch, it would be his 90th catch and if he effects a stumping it would be his 20th stumping dismissal. MS Dhoni can own these record for an Indian wicket keeper at home in these three parameters - that is most dismissals, most catches and most stumping dismissals

MS Dhoni has 19 stumping dismissals at home. One more stumping dismissal would give him his 20th stumping dismissal with which he would become the fifth wicket keeper to effect 20 plus stumping dismissals on home soil. Others are - TG Evans {34}, WAS Oldfield {33}, HAPW Jayawardene {24} and AC Gilchrist {23}

MS Dhoni has led India at home on 24 occasions. His Chennai Test appearance would be his 25th appearance as Indian captain at home. He would become the third captain to lead India in 25 or more Tests at home. Others are - SM Gavaskar {29} and MAK Pataudi {27}

At the end of the ensuing four Test series, MS Dhoni would have led India in 28 Tests and would be behind SM Gavaskar who had led 29 Tests at home

MS Dhoni has scored 1491 runs at home as captain. He requires nine more runs for his 1500 runs. If he gets them, he would become the second Indian captain to score 1500 plus runs at home.  SM Gavaskar is the other captain who has an aggregate of 2426 runs at home.

MS Dhoni has scored 1491 runs at home as captain cum wicket keeper, He requires nine more runs for his 1500 runs. If he gets them, he would not only become the first Indian captain cum wicket keeper to aggregate 1500 plus runs but also earn the distinction of becoming the first captain cum wicket keeper to total 1500 plus runs in the annals of Test cricket,

SR Tendulkar has an aggregate of 6940 runs on home soil. He requires 60 runs for his 7000 runs. If he gets it, he would become the second batsman in the annals of Test cricket to total 7000 runs at home. RT Ponting is the other batsman to aggregate 7578 runs at home.

RT Ponting, SR Tendulkar, JH Kallis and DPMD Jayawardene share the record for most hundreds on home soil. All the four batsmen have scored 22 hundreds. One more hundred for SR Tendulkar would give him his 23rd hundred and with it the record for most hundreds on home soil

SR Tendulkar has been dismissed bowled on 53 occasions in his Test career. He shares the record with AR Border who has also been dismissed bowled on 53 occasions. One more bowled dismissal would make SR Tendulkar to occupy the second place for having dismissed bowled on most occasions with 54 bowled dismissals. R Dravid occupies the first place with 55 bowled dismissals and holds the record for most dismissals in the annals of Test cricket.

SR Tendulkar and RT Ponting share the second place in the list of batsmen who have shared the most three figure partnerships. Both have shared 85 three figure partnerships. One more three figure partnership for SR Tendulkar would give him his 86th three figure partnership and with it the second place among the batsmen who have shared the most three figure partnerships. R Dravid with 88 three figure partnerships holds the record for most three figure partnerships in the annals of Test cricket.

Michael Clarke has scored five hundreds against India. Other Australian batsmen to score five or more hundreds against are - RT Ponting {08} and ML Hayden {06} and DC Boon {06} One more hundred by MJ Clarke in this series would give him his sixth hundred and if he gets it, he would then share the second place with ML Hayden and DC Boon amongst the batsmen who have scored most hundreds against India.

MJ Clarke has an aggregate of 6989 runs in his Test career prior to the start of this series. He needs 11 more runs for his 7000 Test runs. If he gets it, he would then become the tenth Australian batsman to compile 7000 plus Test runs. The complete list read thus -

MJ Clarke has played 148 innings prior to the start of this series. He needs two more innings to appear in 150 innings. If he plays two more innings, then he would become the Australian batsman to appear in 150 plus Test innings.

MJ Clarke has scored 47 fifties in his Test career prior to the start of this series. Three more fifties would give him his 50th fifty. If he gets them, he would then become the tenth Australian batsman to score fifty fifties in Tests. Others are - RT Ponting {103}, AR Border {90}, SR Waugh {82}, ME Waugh {67}, ML Hayden {59}, MA Taylor {59}, GS Chappell {55}, DC Boon {53} and JL Langer {53}

MJ Clarke has scored 6989 runs prior to the start of this series. He needs eight more runs to overhaul the run aggregate of 6996 scored by DG Bradman

MJ Clarke, AC Gilchrist, SR Waugh and MEK Hussey have played 18 Tests against India. MJ Clarke needs two more Tests for his 20th Test against India. If he plays two more Tests, he would then become the third Australian cricketer to appear in 20 or more Tests against India. Others are - RT Ponting {29} and AR Border {20}

MJ Clarke has scored eight hundreds as captain, He needs two more hundreds for his tenth hundred. If he gets it, he would then become the seventh Australian captain to score ten or more hundreds. Others are - RT Ponting {19}, AR Border {15}, SR Waugh {15}, DG Bradman {14}, GS Chappell {13} and RB Simpson {10}

MJ Clarke has scored 1628 runs against India prior to the start of this series. He needs 72 more runs to reach 1700 runs. If he gets it, he would then become the third Australian batsman to score 1700 runs against India. Others are - RT Ponting {2555} and ML Hayden {1888}

MS Wade when he appears in the first Test at Chennai, he would become the 16th wicket keeper to keep wickets for Australia against India.

MJ Clarke has an aggregate of 686 runs against India in India prior to the start of the series. He needs 14 more runs for his 700 runs. If he gets them, he would then become the fourth Australian batsman to total 700 plus runs against India in India. Others are - ML Hayden {1027}, AR Border {766} and SM Katich {735}

MJ Clarke has an aggregate of 626 runs as captain against India. He needs 74 runs for his 700 runs. If he gets it, he would then become the sixth Australian captain to total 700 plus runs against India. Others are -RB Simpson {1098}, AR Border {818}, SR Waugh {786}, RT Ponting {781} and DG Bradman {715}

MJ Clarke and SM Katich have played ten Tests against India in India. RT Ponting {14} and ML Hayden {11} have played more Tests than MJ Clarke and SM Katich. One more Test for MJ Clarke will be his 11th Test and he would share the second place jointly with ML Hayden. Two more Tests for MJ Clarke, he would occupy the second place after RT Ponting who has played 14 Tests. At the end of the four Test series, MJ Clarke and RT Ponting would share the record for most Test appearances against India in India. Both these cricketers would have played 14 Tests each.

ML Hayden {07}, AR Border {06}, KJ Hughes {06}, RT Ponting {06}, MJ Clarke {05}, PJ Burge {05}, RN Harvey {05} and SM Katich {05} are the eight Australian batsmen who have scored five or more fifties against India in India. One more fifty for MJ Clarke would make him to share the second place with AR Border, KJ Hughes and RT Ponting who have scored six fifties. Two more fifties for MJ Clarke make him to share the first place with ML Hayden who has scored seven fifties. Three more fifties for MJ Clarke would give him the record for most fifties - eight - by an Australian batsman against India in India

V Sehwag has scored 1711 runs against Australia prior to the start of the series. He needs 89 more runs for his 1800 runs. If he gets them, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to total 1800 runs against Australia. Others are - SR Tendulkar {3438}, VVS Laxman {2434} and R Dravid {2143}

V Sehwag has scored 1711 runs against Australia prior to the start of the series. He needs 89 more runs for his 1800 runs. If he gets them, he would then become the sixth batsman to total 1800 runs in India-Australia Test series Others are - SR Tendulkar {3438}, RT Ponting {2555}, VVS Laxman {2434}, R Dravid {2143} and ML Hayden {1888}

MJ Clarke has scored 1628 runs against India prior to the start of the series. He needs 72 more runs for his 1700 runs. If he gets them, he would then become the seventh batsman to total 1700 runs in India-Australia Test series Others are - SR Tendulkar {3438}, RT Ponting {2555}, VVS Laxman {2434}, R Dravid {2143},ML Hayden {1888} and V Sehwag {1711}

MJ Johnson has an aggregate of 37 wickets against India prior to the start of the series. He needs three more wickets for his 40 wickets. If he gets them, he would then become the seventh Australian bowler to capture 40 plus wickets against India. Others are - B Lee {53}, R Benaud {52}, GD McGrath {51}, GD McKenzie {47}, JN Gillepsie {43} and SK Warne {43}

MJ Johnson has an aggregate of 21 wickets against India in India. He needs four more wickets for his 25 wickets. If he gets them, he would become the eighth Australian bowler to capture 25 or more wickets against India in India. Others are - R Benaud {52}, GD McKenzie {34}, SK Warne {34}, JN Gillespie {33}, GD McGrath {33}, AK Davidson {30} and AA Mallett {28}

MJ Clarke has taken 27 catches against India prior to the start of the series. Three more catches in this series would give him 30 catches. If he takes them, he would become the second Australian fieldsman to take 30 plus catches against after RT Ponting who has taken 36 catches. MJ Clarke would be going past ME Waugh who has taken 29 catches on his way to become the second Australian fieldsman to take 30 plus catches against India

Australian batsmen have posted 99 three figure partnerships against India prior to the start of this series. One more three figure partnership for any wicket in the ensuing Test series would give Australia its 100th three figure partnership against India. Australia would then become the third team to post 100 plus three figure partnerships against India. Others are - England {136} and West Indies {109}

Harbhajan Singh who has played 99 Tests prior to the start of the series would play his 100th Test if he is selected to play in any of the four Tests in the ensuing series. He would then become the tenth Indian cricketer to appear in 100 Tests. He would also become the 55th cricketer to appear in 100 Tests in the annals of Test cricket.

SR Tendulkar has taken 46 catches at home prior to the start of the series. He needs four more catches for his 50 catches. If he gets them, he would then become the fifth Indian fieldsman to pouch 50 catches on home soil. Others are - R Dravid {98}, VVS Laxman {61}, M Azharuddin {52} and SM Gavaskar {51}

SR Tendulkar has taken 46 catches at home prior to the start of the series. He needs four more catches for his 50 catches. If he gets them, he would then become the 35th fieldsman to pouch 50 catches on home soil in the annals of Test cricket.

SR Tendulkar has taken 22 catches against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs three more catches for his 25 catches against Australia. If he gets them, he would then become the third Indian fieldsman to take 25 plus catches against Australia. Others are - R Dravid {46} and VVS Laxman {36}

SR Tendulkar has taken 22 catches against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs three more catches for his 25 catches against Australia. If he gets them, he would then become the 21st fieldsman to take 25 plus catches against Australia in the annals of Test cricket.

MS Dhoni has effected 43 dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs seven more dismissals for his 50 dismissals. If he takes them, he would then become the ninth wicket keeper in the annals of Test cricket to take 50 plus dismissals against Australia. Others are - APE Knott {105}, PJL Dujon {84}, AFA Lilley {84}, AJ Stewart {78}, TG Evans {76}, MV Boucher {68}, Wasim Bari {66} and RW Taylor {57}

MS Dhoni has effected 43 dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs seven more dismissals for his 50 dismissals. If he takes them, he would then become the first Indian wicket keeper in the annals of Test cricket to have 50 plus dismissals against Australia.

MS Dhoni has effected nine stumping dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs one more stumping dismissal to have ten stumping dismissals. If he gets it, he would then become the second Indian wicket keeper to effect ten or more stumping  dismissals after SMH Kirmani who has effected 12 stumping dismissals.

MS Dhoni has effected nine stumping dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs three more stumping dismissals to have 12 stumping dismissals. If he gets it, he would then share the Indian record of most stumping dismissals against Australia with SMH Kirmani who has effected 12 stumping dismissals.

MS Dhoni has effected nine stumping dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs four more stumping dismissals to have 13 stumping dismissals. If he gets it, he would then own the Indian record of most stumping dismissals against Australia.  SMH Kirmani has effected 12 stumping dismissals.

MS Dhoni has effected nine stumping dismissals against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs one more stumping dismissal to have ten stumping dismissals. If he gets it, he would then become the fifth wicket keeper in the annals of Test cricket to effect ten or more stumping dismissals against Australia. Others are - AFA Lilley {19}, TG Evans {12}, SMH Kirmani {12} and Wasim Bari {10}

Harbhajan Singh has an aggregate of 90 wickets against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs ten more wickets for his 100 wickets. If he gets them, he would then become the second Indian bowler to capture 100 plus wickets against Australia  after A Kumble who has taken 111 wickets.

Harbhajan Singh has an aggregate of 90 wickets against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs ten more wickets for his 100 wickets. If he gets them, he would then become the 13th bowler in the annals of Test cricket to capture 100 plus wickets against Australia. Others are - IT Botham {148}, CA Walsh {135}, RJ Hadlee {130}, CE Ambrose {128}, RGD Willis {128}, A Kumble {111}, W Rhodes {109}, SF Barnes {106}, DL Underwood {105}, AV Bedser {104}, LR Gibbs {103} and R Peel {101}

Harbhajan Singh has an aggregate of 90 wickets against Australia prior to the start of this series. He needs ten more wickets for his 100 wickets. If he gets them, he would then become the 36th bowler in the annals of Test cricket to capture 100 plus wickets against a specific opposition.

Harbhajan Singh has seven five wicket hauls against Australia prior to the start of the series. He needs three more five wicket hauls to have ten five wicket hauls. If he gets them, then he would become the second Indian bowler to capture ten or more five wickets hauls against Australia. A Kumble has ten five wicket hauls against Australia

Harbhajan Singh has seven five wicket hauls against Australia prior to the start of the series. He needs three more five wicket hauls to have ten five wicket hauls. If he gets them, then he would become the fifth bowler in the annals of Test cricket to capture ten or more five wickets hauls against Australia. Others are - RJ Hadlee {14}, SF Barnes {12}, T Richardson {11} and A Kumble {10}

Harbhajan Singh has seven five wicket hauls against Australia prior to the start of the series. He needs three more five wicket hauls to have ten five wicket hauls. If he gets them, then he would become the 14th bowler in the annals of Test cricket to capture ten or more five wickets hauls against a specific opposition.