If one were forced to choose, it's tempting to say that this one is indeed it - how many other tests have had a hat-trick, a stunning 281 scored under the most difficult of circumstances, and the amazing waxing & waning of respective team fortunes that this had? It was absolutely chock-full of stunning occurrences, climaxing in the day five post-tea collapse of seven wickets. Having said that, let's not rank them. Let's just enjoy Aus-WI Brsbane '62, Aus-Eng 1902, the original Ashes Test 1882, and England-Aus 1981. Each was an unforgettable milestone in the history of a great game.
Vinod Menon, Singapore

Undoubtedly, India's victory at Eden Garden remains to be the greatest test match ever played. To beat worlds best team under such circumstances is by no means an easy task. India's effort has done lot of help to the test cricket as a whole.
Praveen Madikonda, India

I didn't think it was possible to beat the Botham/Willis tour de force of 81 or Windies/Australia 99 for drama, but I think what happened in Calcutta just about eclipses does two epic encounters. For India to beat Australia with Tendulkar off form is unbelievable in itself, but when you throw in Singh's hat-trick, having to face the follow on, a record 5th wicket stand, Laxman setting the highest ever total for an Indian,and Australia losing 5 wickets for only 8 runs when it looked like petering out as a draw its the stuff of dreams.
Brian Kearney Ireland

India vs Australia tied test match in 1987 is the greatest. Setting up a target of 348, India made a wonderful chase and match ended in a tie. It was purely because of Border's bold declaration. That match still remains in my memory.
Uthams, USA

No test match could possibly beat Headingley 1981. To be 7 wickets down in your second innings with three genuine tailenders left, still behind and win is incredible and I doubt will ever be repeated in the history of the game.
D.P.Shepherd, Engalnd

Eden Gardens match is the greatest match of all times, the magic of Harbhajan Singh's bowling on the 1st day, a Hat trick, first time by an Indian in Test Match, the Ice Cool character of Steve Waugh with all the fighting qualities, the splendid bowling display of McGrath and other bowlers, Laxman breaking Gavaskar's record for highest individual test score for India and the recordbreaking partnership between Laxman and Dravid.
Ajax, England

The greatest Test had to be Botham's ashes at Headingly in 1981 Why? It had everything, great batting, bowling, catches drama of the highest kind.
ian geddes, scotland

The Ashes test of 1882 must remain for all time the greatest in history. No other test will ever spawn such a tradition and no other to my knowledge has provided such overwhelming tension, a spectator dropped dead as a result (at least so the story goes). Other greats you don't mention include the famed "get em in singles" test of 1902 (a series in which another test was decided by 3 runs) and Hanif Mohammed's great match saving triple hundred.
Geoffrey, U.A.E.

I think its terrible that the public hadn't the oppurtunity to even see the highlights of what looks like the sporting highlight of the year.It wasn't on any channel despite the new digital age. It looked awesome, the best match I ever seen was the Windies/Australia in Jamaica in 99, Lara played the whole way with the tail to 153 no for a one wicket win. Warne & Healy both dropped him in the final few overs, it was nailbiting stuff.
P Whelan, Eire

The greatest test ever was back in 1965 when I was a chipper 11 year old tearaway taking the part of England who totally thrashed my younger brother (all of 7) who was "selected" to play the part of Australia. Batting as myself for England I amassed a total of over 150 which was assisted by myself playing th rest of the team who, individually, scored in the region of 75+. Of course when it came to the turn of the Old Enemy in the guise of my brother I, single handedly, bowled them all out for less than 50. I cannot remember the date but I can remember the smile upon my face as England once again chalked up another massive victory against the Aussies.
David Clues, Papua New Guinea