Top 10 players having played most consecutive Test matches

Top 10 players having played most consecutive Test matches: Test cricket, the most respected, termed the real form of cricket is the most demanding format of the game. Cricketers give years of their life to establish themselves as solid test cricketers. The five-day cricket, guarantees an ultimate test of character, determination and fitness of the players. We have often seen players break down during a test match, it is played under hot sun and in cold mornings. The cricketers who surpass through are fit enough to be called test cricketers, this is how challenging and important a test cap it. Here we have a compilation of Top 10 players having played most consecutive Test matches: 10. Gundappa Vishwanath (India) – 87: Former Indian Player Gundappa Viswanath stands at 10th position in the list here with playing 87 consecutive games for the team. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Gundappa Vishwanath is known in world cricket for his fluent and wristy style of batting. He was an important part of the Indian team during the seventies. Vishwanath was good against pace as well spin bowling. He played 87 consecutive test matches from the period of 1971 to 1983. 9. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 93: Mahela Jayawardene played for 93 consecutive matches in row for Sri Lanka from the year 2002 to 2013. (Photo Source: AFP) Mahela Jayawardene played for 93 consecutive matches in row for Sri Lanka from the year 2002 to 2013. He was a very important part of the Sri Lankan batting line up. He has scored over 10,000 runs in tests as well as ODI’s. Even at the age when most cricketers already find themselves retired this Sri Lankan batting legend is playing at his fittest best and as good a batsman as he always has been. 8. Rahul Dravid (India) – 93: Rahul Dravid is on number seven in the list he represented India for 93 consecutive matches. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Rahul Dravid is on number 8 in the list he represented India for 93 consecutive matches. He was a genius batsman and one of the best representatives of the game of cricket. The “Wall” as he was referred throughout his career, he has a solid batting technique and almost impeccable defense. Apart from being a world-class batsman, he was an outstanding slip fielder too. 7. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 96: The swashbuckling left hander played 96 consecutive matches for Australia. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Adam Gilchrist is on number 7 in this list. The swashbuckling left-hander played 96 consecutive matches for Australia. The wicketkeeper batsman was once the backbone of the dominating Australian team. Every time that Gilly took guard ensured a flying start for his team. 6. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 98: AB de Villiers is considered as one of the best batsmen in the world at the moment. (Photo Source: AFP) AB de Villiers is considered as one of the best batsmen in the world at the moment. He has a variety of unorthodox strokes and is a treat to watch for all cricket fans. De Villiers has the ability to smash the best bowlers in the world and win matches single-handedly for his team. Since his debut, he played 98 matches in a row. 5. Brendon McCullum* (New Zealand) – 100* McCullum has represented New Zealand 100* times till now and has not missed a match since the year 2004. (Photo Source: AFP) Brendon McCullum is the current captain of the New Zealand cricket team. He is an aggressive top order batsman who can play brutal shots and destroy the best bowling attacks at will. McCullum has represented New Zealand 99* times till now and has not missed a match since the year 2004. It is also the most by any player consecutively from debut in Tests. 4. Sunil Gavaskar (India) – 106: The original Indian little master Sunil Gavaskar is on number 4 in this list for playing most consecutive test matches. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The original Indian little master Sunil Gavaskar is on number 4 in this list for playing most consecutive test matches. The legendary batsman played 106 consecutive matches for India in the span of more than a decade. He has several batting records to his name. He is now a columnist and a television commenter along with several other administrative positions he holds at the BCCI. 3. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 107: Mark Waugh is third in the list. The twin brother of former Australian skipper Steve Waugh. (Photo Source: AllSport) Mark Waugh is second in the list. The twin brother of former Australian skipper Steve Waugh, he was a naturally gifted batsman and fluent stroke-maker. He represented Australia for 107 consecutive matches from the year 1993 to 2002. Both the brothers not only solidified Australian batting but together dominated bowlers around the world. 2. Alastair Cook* (England) – 124* The current England captain is on number 2 in this feature with most consecutive Tests.(Photo Source: Sky Sports) The current England captain is on number 2 in this feature with most consecutive Tests. The left-handed opening batsman represented England for 120* consecutive matches since his debut in the year 2006. He is yet to miss a match for his team. Cook has been very successful both as a captain and a batsman. 1. Allan Border (Australia) – 153: The former Australian captain represented Australia for 153 consecutive matches. (Photo Source: Getty Images ) Allan Border is number one in this list for playing most number of test matches consecutively. The former Australian captain represented Australia for 153 consecutive matches. It’s an unbroken world record till now and is way ahead of others in the list in terms of that. Allan border also holds the record for most consecutive matches as a captain. He was also an outstanding batsman and has scored 11,174 Test runs at the end of his career. Also Read – Top 10 teams that have lost most matches in International Cricket Please Note: * Represents cricketer’s who are still active. Unmarked player’s have already retired from international cricket. (All stats updated till 12th February 2016)