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Most Consecutive Test matches, Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook played most consecutive test matches in world cricket, that is 159 consecutive test matches. No other cricketer has played more than this consecutive test matches. Cook holds the record of playing most number of consecutive test matches.
Alastair Cook, the former England Test and ODI captain, is considered to be one of the most accomplished batsmen in contemporary cricket. Cook achieved a significant milestone last year, when he was knighted by the Queen. He holds an impressive record of being a part of every single one of his 161 Test matches, playing 159 of them consecutively from 11 May 2006 to 7 Sep 2018.
Players who played most consecutive test matches
| Player | Team | Matches | From | Until |
| Alastair Cook | England | 159 | 11-May-06 | 07-Sep-18 |
| Allan Border | Australia | 153 | 10-Mar-79 | 25-Mar-94 |
| Mark Waugh | Australia | 107 | 03-Jun-93 | 19-Oct-02 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | India | 106 | 23-Jan-75 | 03-Feb-87 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 101 | 10-Mar-04 | 20-Feb-16 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 98 | 17-Dec-04 | 02-Jan-15 |
| Adam Gilchrist | Australia | 96 | 05-Nov-99 | 24-Jan-08 |
| Rahul Dravid | India | 93 | 20-Jun-96 | 10-Dec-05 |
Sir Alastair Cook, the best of the best English batter
Sir Alastair Nathan Cook is an English cricketer who plays for Essex County Cricket Club, and formerly for England in all international formats.
Alastair Cook is a retired English cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen to have ever played for England. He is the leading run-scorer for England in Test cricket, and he is also the only English player to have scored more than 12,000 runs in Test Matches.
Cook made his international debut for England in 2006, and he quickly established himself as a key player in the team. He was appointed as the captain of the England Test team in 2010, and he led the team to victory in a number of high-profile series.
Cook retired from international cricket in 2018, and he has since been involved in various cricketing roles, such as commentator and mentor for the England cricket team. He will be remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of English cricket, and his contributions to the game will be remembered for years to come.
FAQs
Who holds the record for the most consecutive Test matches played?
The record for the most consecutive Test matches played is held by Alastair Cook, a former England cricket player, who played 159 consecutive Test matches between May 11, 2006, and September 7, 2018.
How many consecutive Test matches did Alastair Cook play?
Alastair Cook played 159 consecutive Test matches between May 11, 2006, and September 7, 2018.
Is there any other cricketer who has played more consecutive Test matches than Alastair Cook?
As of 2021, Alastair Cook holds the record for the most consecutive Test matches played by any cricketer. No other player has played more consecutive Test matches than him.
What was the duration of Alastair Cook’s consecutive Test matches?
The duration of Alastair Cook’s consecutive Test matches was from May 11, 2006, to September 7, 2018, which is a span of 12 years and 4 months.
How many Test matches did Alastair Cook play in total?
Alastair Cook played 161 Test matches in total, out of which he played 159 consecutive matches.
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