The story of Test cricket spans 14 decades, witnessing the rise and fall of countless players who have left their mark on the sport. Among this plethora of cricketers, only a select few have managed to surpass the monumental milestone of playing more than 100 Test matches, with only one reaching the incredible mark of 200 Tests. Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar stands out for his incredible achievement of 200 Test matches.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable nature of his record, English pacer James Anderson was on the verge of potentially surpassing him. However, with Anderson’s retirement, it is certain that the Master Blaster will retain his record for several more years.
5 Players with most Tests
| Player | Mat | Runs | Wkts |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 200 | 15921 | 46 |
| JM Anderson (ENG) | 187 | 1353 | 700 |
| RT Ponting (AUS) | 168 | 13378 | 5 |
| SR Waugh (AUS) | 168 | 10927 | 92 |
| SCJ Broad (ENG) | 167 | 3662 | 604 |
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Tendulkar’s competitor calls retirement
Anderson was the only player who came close to breaking Sachin’s record of 200 Test matches, as no other cricketer is likely to even think of touching that landmark.
Tendulkar’s monumental career spanned over two decades, during which he amassed an incredible 15,921 runs and even contributed with his handy off-spin, claiming 46 wickets.
James Anderson, with an impressive tally of 187 Test matches under his belt, has taken 700 wickets. He holds the record for the most wickets as a pacer in Test cricket. The legendary English player will retire in the upcoming summers.
Can Joe Root break the records of Most test matches played?
In the list of current players who have featured in the most Test matches is Joe Root, who has played 140 Tests for England. The English stalwart is 33 years old. It is likely that he would play for another 3-4 years. However, in that case, he would also fall short of overcoming Tendulkar’s record.
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