Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which Indian batsman was the first to hit 44 fours in a test match innings? Tendulkar Gavaskar Ganguly Laxman Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation VVS Laxman was the first Indian batsman to hit 44 fours in a Test innings during his legendary 281 at Kolkata in 2001 against Australia. Tendulkar, Gavaskar, and Ganguly have all scored heavily but never achieved 44 fours in a single innings.