Close Menu
  • CRICKET
    • TRENDING
    • OPINION
    • News
  • IPL
    • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
    • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    • Mumbai Indians (MI)
    • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
The Cricket Lounge
  • CRICKET
    • TRENDING
    • OPINION
    • News
  • IPL
    • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
    • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    • Mumbai Indians (MI)
    • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The Cricket Lounge
TRENDING

List Of Cricketers Who Have Played 100 Consecutive Test Matches

Jatin KhandelwalBy Jatin Khandelwal28/06/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
Test Matches

On Wednesday, June 28 2023, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon got added to an elite, brief yet magnificent list of players who have played 100 consecutive Test matches as he took the field at Lord’s for the second Test of the Ashes 2023 series.

Hailed as the GOAT – that is Australia’s Greatest off-spinner, Nathan Lyon had started out as a groundsman in Adelaide, and now, 12 years later after his Test debut in Galle where he took a wicket of his first ball in Test cricket, Nathan Lyon stands as only the 6th player in the history of Test cricket to play 100 consecutive Test matches.

Only 5 other players before Nathan Lyon have featured in 100 Test matches on a trot. This achievement is a tribute to Nathan Lyon, and the other five players’ body of work, their consistency in the format, their longevity, and also, as much crucially, their fitness, that they played 100 Tests in a row without getting dropped or injured.

List of players to play 100 consecutive Test matches:

159 – Alastair Cook
153 – Allan Border
107 – Mark Waugh
106 – Sunil Gavaskar
101 – Brendon McCullum
100* – Nathan Lyon

NATHAN LYON BORDER GAVASKAR TROPHY
Image Source: The Guardian

Nathan Lyon is the first specialist bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests, and the third Australian after Allan Border (153 Tests) and Mark Waugh (107).

This is Lyon’s 122nd Test match; he’s taken 495 wickets in 121 Tests and among Australians is only behind Shane Warne (708) and Glenn McGrath’s (563) wickets tally.

Also, the 35-year-old Nathan Lyon could challenge Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh’s Australia record of 168 Test appearances in the coming years.

Ahead of the Lord’s Test, Lyon said: “It’ll be extremely special. One hundred consecutive Test matches for anyone is a pretty special feat. I hate talking about myself but that’s one record I’m extremely proud of. Especially being a bowler and No. 11 batter that you’re able to get that feat done and tick off 100 consecutive games, that’s something that I’ll be extremely proud of when it happens and more importantly when my career is done.”

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing overcast conditions and greenery on the Lord’s pitch. Both England and Australia have made one change to their line-ups. England dropped off-spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali for fast bowler Josh Tongue while Australia bring back Mitchell Starc for Scott Boland.

Teams:

Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson

allan border Nathan Lyon Sunil Gavaskar Test Matches
Follow on Google News Follow on Flipboard
Previous Article​India’s 2013 Championship Trophy Team And Where Are They Now
Next Article Video: Jonny Bairstow Lifted A Protestor Like A Toy And Dropped Him At The Boundary
Jatin Khandelwal
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram

Jatin Khandelwal is a prominent cricket writer known for his insightful analysis, in-depth research, and engaging writing style. He has an experience of more than 5 years in cricket writing. Jatin has worked with some of the top cricket websites in India and he has been heading The Cricket Lounge's editorial wing from past one and a half years.

Related Posts

ENG vs IND 2025 Karun Nair vs Sai Sudarshan: Who Should Bat At Number Three?

21/07/2025

Hashim Amla Names His Top 3 Batters; Leaves Out Sachin Tendulkar

21/07/2025

IND vs ENG: Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out of England Tour Due to Knee Injury

21/07/2025

IND vs ENG: Anshul Kamboj Added To India’s Squad Ahead Of 4th Test

21/07/2025

ENG vs IND 2025: 3 Big Reasons Why Anshul Kamboj Should Play Old Trafford Test

20/07/2025

IND vs ENG 2025: Gautam Gambhir Hails Ravindra Jadeja’s ‘Incredible Fight’ After Thrilling Lord’s Test

20/07/2025
Add A Comment

Comments are closed.

Important Pages
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Information About The Publication
Important Links
  • Rss Feed
  • Sitemap
  • Google News
Important Links
  • Rss Feed
  • Sitemap
  • Google News

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.