The leading run-scorers in Test cricket after Ricky Ponting passed compatriot Allan Border to become the highest Australian scorer and third overall on the second day of the third Ashes Test against England on Friday:
1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) 1989 to - 12,773 runs
2. Brian Lara (West Indies) 1990 to 2006, 11,953
3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) 1995 to -, 11,188
4. Allan Border (Australia) 1978 to 1994 11,174
5. Steve Waugh (Australia) 1985 to 2004 10,927
6. Rahul Dravid (India) 1996 to -, 10,823
7. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) 1995 to -, 10,277
8. Sunil Gavaskar (India) 1971-1987, 10,122
9. Graham Gooch (England) 1975-1995 8,900
10. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) 1976-1993, 8,832