Cook has not missed a single Test in 12 yrs; sets world record
Former England captain Alastair Cook has set the world record for featuring in the most consecutive Test matches, after taking the field in his 154th straight Test against Pakistan on Friday. The 33-year-old batsman's streak had started on May 11, 2006 against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Cook surpassed former Australia captain Allan Border's record of 153 straight Tests.