Indian Cricket Records: Ajit Agarkar's King Pair and Top Runs at Galle

Former Indian all‑rounder Ajit Agarkar recorded a rare "king pair" in the 1999 Test against Australia at Melbourne, being dismissed on the first ball of both innings – a record few players ever acquire.

Ahead of the India‑Sri Lanka two‑Test series starting 15 August, Indian batsmen hold the highest aggregate runs at Galle Cricket Stadium: Virender Sehwag leads with 391 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan (366), Virat Kohli (212) and Rahul Dravid (181). The figures reflect performances across multiple matches at the spin‑friendly venue.

These statistics highlight both a historic individual dismissal and the enduring success of Indian players at the Sri Lankan ground.