List of cricketers who have played 100 Tests

Sachin Tendulkar of India has played the most matches (200).

In the sport of cricket, playing 100 Test matches is considered to be a significant achievement. Colin Cowdrey of England was the first cricketer to have reached this landmark,[1] celebrating the occasion with a score of 104 runs against Australia in 1968 during the 1968 Ashes series.[2] In February 2021, Joe Root played his 100th Test during England's tour of India, in which he became the quickest player to reach that landmark,[3] and the first to score a double century in their 100th Test.[4]

Sachin Tendulkar of India is the only cricketer to have played in 200 Test matches, a milestone he reached in his final match, on 13 November 2013 against the West Indies, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.[5]

As of March 2024, 80 cricketers have reached this landmark, including 17 from England, the most among all Test-playing teams.[6]

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  2. ^ "3rd Test, Birmingham, Jul 11 - Jul 15, Australia tour of England". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Joe Root goes full circle to reach 100th Test". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Record double ton from Root strengthens England's grip on first Test". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Tendulkar exits for 74, India build lead". ESPNcricinfo. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013.
  6. ^ "Test Cricket - Player Records and Statistics / Players Playing Most Test Matches". HowStat. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.