Many first-class centuries have been recorded in cricket's history. During the early years of the game, there were no Test-playing nations, and most players on this list are from England. The list today includes many players who have played in the best first-class cricket.
Gavaskar's Indian record equals Tendulkar's
Sachin Tulkar has broken Sunil Gavaskar’s record in first-class centuries. Tendulkar, who made an Indian debut in 1988 made a century during the first innings at Wankhede Stadium's Irani Cup. He now has thirty-two centuries and an unprecedented run rate. Tendulkar played more Tests then Gavaskar, scoring fifty-two hundreds.
Sunil Gavaskar opposed the colonial period outspokenly. He publicly expressed his views against the colonial system, and his career was defined by his defiance. He worked tirelessly to bring Indian cricket up to the level of the best. He was a great example for the game's importance. However, he was also controversial.
Hobbs & Sutcliffe are the only two people to have scored over 100 first-class century centuries
Harry Hobbs & Herbert Sutcliffe were two of the best first-class openers in first cricket. Between them, they have more than 100 centuries. They were both openers for England and Surrey. Hobbs, a former professional, had scored more than 100 centuries by the age of forty. He was modest, but he did not show off his achievements. Later, he worked as a journalist at the News Chronicle and Star newspapers. He is buried in Old Shoreham Road and Palmeira Avenue, both in the town of Hove.
Hobbs, the first Englishman who scored a century with first-class cricket was knighted for his feat in 1953. He made his first-class cricket debut in 1908 and played his final Test innings in 1930. His record of success in first-class Cricket earned him the nickname "The Master". His longevity and success made him the first cricketer to be knighted. He formed a wonderful partnership with Herbert Sutcliffe, and was considered one of the best players in cricket.
David Hookes scores fastest century of first-class cricket
David Hookes recorded the fastest century in first class cricket in 1982. The Australian cricketer had a spectacular schoolboy career and was one of the top-scoring batsmen in Australia before making his Test debut in 1983. His first season was low-key. However, he came back to the forefront in his second year, scoring five centuries in six innings, over 17 days, against New South Wales. Hookes was able to score his century in just over an hour. This is the fastest century recorded in first-class cricket history.
Hookes was born 1955 in Mile End, Adelaide. He played more first-class matches and tests than any of his local compatriots. He made a great performance and it was the beginning for a new star in Australia's batting.
Cheteshwar Pujara scores 50th first-class century
Cheteshwar Pujara scored 100 runs in a Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka. He was the ninth Indian cricketer who reached this milestone. Sachin Tendulkar Sunil Gvaskar and Rahul Dhavid were also among those who achieved this milestone. Pujara has also eight Test centuries.
Pujara's century places him among a select group of cricketers with 50 first-class centuries. Sir Alastair Clark, 65th in the list of cricketers with more centuries, is also among them. Ian Bell has 57 first-class century. South African skipper Hashim Amla will be playing for Surrey next year. Pujara, a 31-year-old Indian cricketer, has been the ninth to reach 50 first class centuries.