Sanath Jayasuriya missed his double century 19 years ago
2) Mohammad Azharuddin (against Sri Lanka at Kanpur 1986)
Azhar in action in an earlier game
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Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat and put up a very good total in their 1st innings. There was not a single century in the innings but small useful contributions enabled the Sri Lankans to reach 420.
Three batsmen in the Indian batting lineup scored centuries as they amassed a mammoth 676 in the 1st innings. Sunil Gavaskar laid the foundation with a rollicking 176 and along with Azhar the duo stitched together a 163 run partnership for the 4th wicket.
Azharuddin looked set for his maiden double century but unfortunately at his personal score of 199 he attempted his trademark flick shot but was trapped infront and there was no hesitation in the umpire’s mind as he declared him out.
The match eventually ended in a dull draw and the series was locked at 0-0.
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