Most Tests Played for India. Check Complete List

It requires optimum fitness, determination, and skills to do well in test cricket. Many players have done their bit to help India prosper in the longest format of the game. This article covers the players, who have played most matches for the Indian team in the test cricket history.

Most Tests Played for India. Check Complete List

Here are the 5 cricketers, who have played most Tests for India in international cricket.

Player Name	Matches
Sachin Tendulkar	200
Rahul Dravid	163
VVS Laxman	134
Anil Kumble	132
Kapil Dev	131

Stats of Players to have played Most Tests for India

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has featured in most test matches, garnered most runs, hit most half centuries and tons, and the highest average as well. In 200 Test matches, Sachin amassed 15921 runs, with 51 centuries at an average of 53.78. He played in test cricket from 1989 to 2013.

2. Rahul Dravid

Often known as ” The Wall” of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid posed a tough resistance throughout his career to steer the team to famous victories in test matches. Dravid featured in 163 Test matches and garnered 13265 runs, with 36 tons at an average of 52.63. He tops the list of most number of catches by an Indian player with 209 dismissals. He took the shortest time (9 years and 272 days) by an Indian player to feature in 100 test matches.

3. VVS Laxman

Quiet profoundly called as a special batsman, Laxman had a unique technique and carved out his own way to score runs in a consistent manner throughout his career, especially in crucial situations. In 134 matches, Laxman scored 8781 runs at an average of around 46, with 17 centuries.

4. Anil Kumble

The only Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in a single test innings, Anil Kumble is the best spinner to have featured for the nation since 1932. He has secured most 5 wicket and 10 wicket hauls by an Indian bowler. In 132 matches, Anil scalped 619 wickets at an average of 29.65, with 35 five wicket hauls and 8 ten wicket hauls. He took the longest time (15 years and 132 days) by an Indian player to feature in 100 test matches.

5. Kapil Dev

The former Indian captain, who inspired the next generation of cricketers contributed in both departments of the game. In 131 test matches, Kapil garnered 5248 runs, with 8 centuries. With the ball, he took 434 wickets at an average of 29.64 (best among Indian bowlers).

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