5 memorable Test double centuries by wicket-keeper batsmen

#4 Kumar Sangakkara, 230 against Pakistan in 2002

Kumar Sangakkara

Sri Lanka’s elegant former middle-order batsman Kumar Sangakkara made 230 from 327 balls against Pakistan at Lahore in March 2002. The innings had even greater significance than usual as it came in the final of the Asian Test Championship.

After Pakistan were bowled out for 234, Sangakkara ensured the bowling side was played out of the game completely, hitting 33 fours and three sixes during his stay. Sanath Jayasuriya’s 88 was the next best in the innings as Sri Lanka were all out for 528, eventually winning the match by eight wickets.

#3 MS Dhoni, 224 against Australia in 2013

MS Dhoni

Former India captain MS Dhoni hammered 224 from only 265 balls against Australia at Chennai in the first Test of the series played in February 2013.

India were responding to the Aussies’ challenging 380 built around skipper Michael Clarke’s 130. However, Dhoni played a typical captain's knock of his own, and smashed 24 fours and six sixes to ensure India gained a sizable first innings lead.

Virat Kohli (107) and Sachin Tendulkar played supporting hands as India responded with 572, and went on to win the Test by eight wickets.