The only player in the history of Test cricket to score a century in his first 3 tests

Mohammad Azharuddin, a former Indian captain is the only player in the history of Test cricket to score a century in each of his first three Tests. All those centuries were against England in 1984/85 home series (110 in Kolkata, 105 in Chennai, and 122 in Kanpur). He is also known as one of the most successful Indian captain of all time, winning 103 ODI matches and 14 Tests.

1. 1st innings, 3rd Test: India vs England, Eden Gardens – 110 Runs, 443 Minutes, 322 Balls, 10 Fours (Match Drawn)

2. 2nd innings, 4th Test: India vs England, Chepauk - 105 Runs, 279 Minutes, 218 Balls, 18 Fours (England won by 9 wickets)

3. 1st innings, 5th Test: India vs England, Kanpur – 122 Runs, 375 Minutes, 270 Balls, 16 Fours (Match Drawn)