Gavaskar was the first Indian to 'carry the bat' in Tests
Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was the first Indian to 'carry the bat' in Tests, accomplishing the feat on January 8, 1983, against Pakistan at Faisalabad. Gavaskar remained unbeaten on 127, while the rest of the team was dismissed for 286, handing Pakistan a 10-wicket win. Overall, four Indians have carried their bat in Tests, the latest being Cheteshwar Pujara.