5 batsmen in Test history…who scored a double century at the youngest age, Javed Miandad's world record remains unbroken for 50 years

New Delhi. Scoring a double century in Test cricket is considered the biggest career achievement for any batsman. Even experienced players wait for years to reach this magical figure. But in the history of cricket, there have been some 'wonder kids' who surprised the world with their talent when they were old enough to play properly. From Javed Miandad to Graeme Smith, these five young Turks proved that scoring runs requires not just experience but steely heart and hunger for runs. Let us know about the story of those 5 youngest batsmen who immortalized their names in the pages of history by scoring a double century in Test cricket.

Whenever it comes to scoring a double century at the youngest age in the cricket world, the name of Pakistan's legend Javed Miandad comes at the top. What Miandad did in the Karachi Test against New Zealand in 1976 is still a record. At the age of just 19 years and 140 days, Miandad played a marathon inning of 206 runs, destroying the Kiwi bowlers. In an era where there were no helmets and modern safety equipment, a teenager batting with such maturity was a wonder for the whole world. This inning of Miandad gave a new superstar to Pakistan cricket, who ruled for decades.

Rise of 'Black Bradman'
George Hadley is a name in the history of West Indies cricket who was known as 'Black Bradman'. Hadlee proved his batting prowess against England in 1930 at Kingston. In his 20th year and 308th day of age, Hadlee scored 223 runs against the disciplined bowling attack of England. His innings strengthened the foundation of Caribbean cricket, on which the golden era of West Indies was later built. Headley's concentration and ability to play long innings had put him in the category of greatness long ago.

That historic day of Wankhede for Vinod Kambli
Vinod Kambli was a batsman in the history of Indian cricket who had immense talent. In 1993, the England team was on India tour and Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium became witness to Kambli's historic performance. Kambli, at the 21st year and 32nd day of his age, scored 224 runs, rendering the England bowlers helpless. The most special thing about his innings was his aggression and excellent footwork against spin. Kambli showed that the future of Indian batting is secure. At that time everyone thought that the pair of Kambli and Tendulkar would break all the records of world cricket.

When Sobers made the world record
Cricket's greatest all-rounder of all time, Sir Garfield Sobers, showed his greatness at a very young age. In the Kingston Test against Pakistan in 1958, Sobers played an innings which changed the grammar of cricket. At the age of just 21 years and 213 days, Sobers scored unbeaten 365 runs. This was the highest individual score in Test cricket at that time, which remained for decades. This innings of Sobers was not just a double century, but a record that showed the world that even a young player can rule the longest format of the game.

Graeme Smith scored a century at the age of 21
The last name in this list is that of Graeme Smith, one of the most successful captains of South Africa. In 2002, Smith made a great start to his career against Bangladesh in East London. Smith completed 200 runs in the 21st year and 259th day of his age. The stubbornness and fighting spirit were clearly visible in Smith's batting, which later made him a great leader. This innings of his against Bangladesh was the beginning of many double centuries in his career, which he later scored against big countries like England and Australia.