Allan Border once held the world record for most consecutive Test matches played, appearing in 153 straight Tests for Australia between 1979 and 1994. Which England batsman eventually broke this streak record in 2018?

Answer Explanation

Allan Border's streak of 153 consecutive Test appearances, spanning March 1979 to January 1994, stood as the world record until England's Alastair Cook surpassed it in June 2018.

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Allan Border in numbers

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