The records he set continue to stand to this day. These records ensure that his name will be remembered in the future as well. Here are five records set by Vinod Kambli that even Sachin couldn’t break:
- Explosive Start to His Career: Vinod Kambli started his cricket career in a spectacular manner. In his first 7 Test matches, he scored 4 centuries, including two double centuries. He scored over 1000 runs in his first 14 Test matches, a record that neither Sachin Tendulkar nor Virat Kohli has been able to surpass.
- Youngest to Score a Double Century in Tests: Kambli became the youngest player to score a double century in Test cricket, achieving this feat at the age of 21 years and 32 days, with a score of 223. He is the third youngest to score a double century in Test matches.
- Never Out for a Duck in 59 Innings: Kambli had a remarkable streak where he was never dismissed for a duck in his first 59 innings. Unfortunately, his career took a downturn as he struggled with short-pitched deliveries and eventually lost his form. He never got another opportunity in the playing XI after that.
- First to Score Consecutive Double Centuries in Tests: Kambli was the first cricketer to score two consecutive double centuries in Test cricket. While players like Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal have since achieved this, Sachin Tendulkar was never able to replicate this feat.
- Scoring a Century on His Birthday: Kambli was the first cricketer to score a century on his birthday, achieving this milestone on January 18, 1993. After him, Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya also scored centuries on their birthdays, but Kambli was the first to do so.
These unique records show the remarkable impact Vinod Kambli had in his cricketing career.
