In 1977 Yorkshireman Geoff Boycott reached the landmark in a famous Test against Australia.

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Former England batsman Geoff Boycott backed Pietersen to become the next skipper in the BBC Five Live podcast.

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Former Yorkshire captain Geoff Boycott paid tribute to Gough's contribution to the club.

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England's top order failed with the exception of Geoff Boycott, who made 63, but Miller played the best innings of his career in making 98 before he ran out of partners.

BBC: SPORT | Cricket | England | England in Pakistan 1977-78

Former England batsman Geoff Boycott , who became the first Englishman to score more than 8, 000 Test runs, breaking West Indies all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers' batting record in the process, told BBC Radio 5 Live that Tendulkar will hold the record for years to come.

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