Australian Cricketers Played 100 Tests
Australia has a long and proud history of cricket, dating back to the 18th century. Some of the sport’s greatest players have come from Down Under, including the likes of Sir Donald Bradman and Shane Warne. In this article, we take a look at some of the Australian cricketers who have played 100 or more Test matches.
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Michael John Clarke
Michael John Clarke is a former Australian cricketer who played 115 Test matches for his country. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He captained Australia from 2011 to 2015.
Clarke made his Test debut against India in 2004 and scored 151 not out in his first innings. He went on to score centuries (100 or more runs) in his next two Test matches as well. In total, Clarke scored 8643 runs in 115 Test matches at an average of 49.10.
Mark Anthony Taylor
Mark Anthony Taylor is a former Australian cricketer who played 104 Test matches for his country. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time and was known for his elegant batting style. Taylor scored 7,500 runs in Test cricket, including 19 centuries. Taylor also captained Australia to victory in the 1999 World Cup.
After retiring from cricket, Taylor became a commentator and television presenter. He currently works as a Cricket Australia ambassador and is involved in various charitable organisations.
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Mark Edward Waugh
Mark Edward Waugh is a former Australian cricketer who played 128 Test matches for Australia. He is the twin brother of Steve Waugh and is one of only four players to have scored more than 10,000 Test runs. Waugh made his Test debut in 1985 and went on to play in 128 Test matches for Australia.
Waugh was a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler. He scored 10,927 Test runs at an average of 41.81. He also scored 19 centuries and 50 half-centuries.
David Clarence Boon
David Clarence Boon is a former Australian cricketer who played in more than 100 Test matches for his country. Boon made his Test debut for Australia in 1984, and went on to play in 106 Test matches. He scored 7,290 runs in total, at an average of 43.65. He also hit 12 centuries and 43 half-centuries. Boon retired from Test cricket in 1996, after scoring a century against England at Lord’s.
After retiring from Test cricket, Boon continued to play first-class cricket for Tasmania until 1999. He also worked as a coach and commentator, and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Allan Robert Border
Allan Robert Border is a former Australian cricketer who played 156 Test matches for his country. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Border was born in Cremorne, New South Wales, in 1955. He made his Test debut for Australia in 1978, against England.
Border was a left-handed batsman and an excellent fielder. He was known for his ability to play long innings and grind out runs. He was also a very disciplined batsman, rarely getting out to rash shots.
Conclusion
There have been many great Australian cricketers who have played 100 or more Test matches. Each of these players has made a significant contribution to the game and helped to make Australia one of the most successful cricketing nations in the world.
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