1. Sachin Tendulkar (200 matches)
Sachin Tendulkar, who played 200 Tests for India, is the highest Test match player in the world. He is followed by James Anderson of England, who has played 169 Tests. Sachin scored 15921 runs in 329 Test innings between 1989 and 2013 at an average of 53.78. His highest score is 248 not out. During this, his bat has scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Apart from this, Sachin has also taken 46 wickets in his name in Tests. He is the batsman with the most runs and the most centuries in Tests.
2. Rahul Dravid (164 matches)
India’s current coach Rahul Dravid is at number one in terms of playing the most Test matches. He made his debut against England in 1996 and played his last match against Australia in 2012. In 286 innings of 164 Tests, Dravid has scored 13288 runs at an average of 52.31. During this, his bat has scored 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries. His highest score is 270 runs. Dravid is one of the best Test players in the world. He has scored runs in every country.
3. VVS Laxman (134 matches)
VVS Laxman, who has made a mark for his artistic batting, is the third highest match-playing Indian. He made his debut in 1996 against South Africa and played his last match against Australia in 2012. In 225 Test innings, Laxman has scored 8781 runs at an average of 45.97. He has 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries to his name. Laxman has been not out 34 times in his career. He used to bat at number five, so he has fewer centuries to his name. His highest score is 281 runs.
4. Anil Kumble (132 matches)
India’s legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble has played 132 matches for India. In 1990, he played the first test match against England. In 2008, Kumble played his last match against Australia. Kumble, who has bowled in 236 innings for India, has taken 619 wickets in his name. He is the only Indian bowler to have taken all the wickets in an innings. At the same time, he is the second bowler in the world to do this feat. Kumble has taken 35 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket hauls in Test cricket.