In a career spanning 24 years, the run-machine has aggregated 15,837 runs, at an average of 53.86, from 198 appearances.
In 463 ODI matches, he scored a whopping 18,426 runs, at an average of 44.83.
He is the only batsman to score 100 international centuries -- 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs.
As the batting icon prepares for his farewell Tests, the first of which is at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, here’s your chance to wish him all the best. You can do that by sending him a message on one of the specially-designed postcards for the momentous occasion.
All you have to do is click on the link below.
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