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Cricket Players to have played over one hundred and fifty test matches

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Longevity in test cricket is a key statistic used by analyzers of the game to understand the impact of an individual had on the game. Durability is impacted through ability, the maintenance of form, injuries throughout an individual’s career, and in the history of test cricket, the work levels required to undertake the sport. Test cricket, a game with a history of 142 years, has only eight players to have surpassed 150 games, with only one reaching the 200-game mark. Although matches cannot be the sole indicator of a players impact on the game due to the changes in test cricket through time, it does reflect the advance in professionalism in the game, and therefore represents a new important aspect of the game required by players. In the pre-World series cricket era, created due to the pay disputes between players and administrators, the amount of games available were significantly less than in the modern era. With the introduction of World Series cricket, an increase in the games popularity through media rights led to the increase in matches, highlighting the increase in the amount of players to play 150 games.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar's cricket career, spanning 1989-2013 is the longest career of any test cricketer, being the only player to amass 200 matches. Making his international debut at the age of 16, Tendulkar's career average of 53.78 holds him in the highest accolades of test cricket, being noteworthy due to the average spanning over a long period of time. Tendulkar's longevity in the game is highlighted through talent, an early start, and a determination to succeed on the international stage.

Ricky Ponting

The most successful Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting's career (1995-2012) amassed 168 test matches, equal with Steven Waugh the second most of any player, and the most by an Australian cricketer. With an average of 51.85, Ponting was the leader of a strong Australian batting line up throughout his career. Although controversy rocked the beginning of his international career, Ponting's accession to the Australian captaincy, added with the maintenance of a high average (51.51 as Australian captain) enabled his longevity throughout his test career.

Steven Waugh

With Ricky Ponting, Steven Waugh's 168 test matches make him the second most capped player, and the most capped Australian test match cricketer. Famously dropped for his twin, Mark Waugh, Steven's fight back into the international scene, added with the physical strain of his role as an all-rounder, Waugh's achievement of 168 test matches embodies his success and determination throughout his career. Known as 'the embodiment of grit,' Waugh played in a golden era of Australian cricket, which included captaining the side to a world record 15 out of 16 consecutive test wins. A batting all-rounder, Waugh ended his career with a batting average of 51.06, and a modest bowling average of 37.44.

Jacques Kallis

Like Steven Waugh, Jacques Kallis skill with bat and ball amounted a strain to his longevity, however his ability and determination enabled him to reach 166 matches spanning a career of three decades (1995-2013). Kallis' desire to continue his test career fell short due to mental strain, exposing the mental effect of test cricket on players, highlighting the success of Kallis to surpass the landmark of over 150 international games. Astonishingly, as an all-rounder Kallis averaged 55.37 with the bat, and 32.65 with the ball in hand.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul

In a career spanning three decades (1994-2015), Shivnarine Chanderpaul became the anchor of west Indian cricket following the retirement of West Indian great Brian Lara. Amassing over 11,000 runs, in test cricket, Chanderpaul's dedication, commitment and passion to the West Indies highlights his ability and impact on the game. His 164 test matches holds him as the most capped West Indian cricketer, with his run scoring being only 46 behind the aforementioned Brian Lara.

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid's longevity in his test career, expanding from 1996-2012 for 164 test matches, has been credited to his determination to play for his country. In 2004, Dravid set a then record for consecutive test matches at 84. Dravid's form throughout his career played a key role in his ability to reach 164 matches, finishing his career with a batting average of 52.31. Dravid's mental strength was highlighted at points throughout his career, including at Adelaide in 2003, when India won a Test in Australia as he batted 835 minutes across two innings.

Alistair Cook

In a career that only lasted two decades (2006-2018), Alistair Cooks longevity in test cricket resides in his record of 154 straight tests. Cook would go on to play a further seven tests to end his career on 161 matches. Cook's achievement is held in the highest regard through his mental and physical toughness, as well as performance. An opening batsman, Cook endured an influx of rotating opening partners, establishing himself as the pinnacle of English cricket through consistency, ability, and leadership.

Allan Border

A reluctant leader, Allan Border became the Australian cricket captain when the side was at its lowest, and through the determination that would define his career, he took them to a status of world champions. His durability highlighted the way he played the game, as he was determined to outlast the opposition. When he retired, he retired as the most capped player at 156 test matches over a career that expanded three decades (1978-1994). Border was renowned for expressing the Australian attitude, and epitomizing the determination required to survive and thrive in test cricket. The Allan Border Medal, is a prestigious cricketing award given to the most outstanding Australian male cricketer of the past season.

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http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wi/content/records/283683.html

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