The slowest Test century was scored by Pakistani batsman Mudassar Nazar (born April 6, 1956), who took 557 minutes to score 100 runs during the 1977-78 season. He was eventually out for 114 runs after 591 minutes.
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On December 14, 1977, Mudassar Nazar of Pakistan finally reached his century after 419 balls and 557 minutes. Both of these test cricket records continue to stand today.
The slowest test century was scored in a match between Pakistan and England in Lahore, 1977-78. It was scored by Mudassar Nazar , who took 557 minutes to score his hundred.
Brendon Kuruppu of Sri Lanka scored the slowest double century of Test Cricket in 2009 against New Zealand on 548 balls in 777 minutes.