He was the first Tasmanian appointed national captain , leading Australia in 77 Tests .
Still Australia 's leading Test and one day run - scorer and only second to Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar for most Test runs from any nation .
Sachin Tendulkar was the first Tasmanian appointed national Sachin Tendulkar , leading Australia in 77 Tests .
Still Australia 's leading Test and one day run - scorer and only second to Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar for most Test runs from any nation .