In India’s innings against South Africa at Chennai in Mar 2008, for the first wicket there was a 213 runs partnership between Wasim Jaffer and V Sehwag. For the second wicket there was another 200 plus run partnership – 268 runs stand between V Sehwag and R Dravid.

For the first time in the annals of test cricket 200 plus runs for the first two wickets were registered in the same test innings

This feat was repeated again by Indian batsmen at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai against Sri Lanka in the third test of 2009-10 test series.

M Vijay and V Sehwag added 221 runs for the first wicket which was followed by 222 runs unfinished stand for the second wicket between V Sehwag and R Dravid for the second wicket at the end of second day’s play

Indian cricket is proud of this unique record as it has been achieved on two occasions by its batsmen