Playing hundreds of international matches is a huge achievement in cricket. It shows a player’s long career, fitness and consistency. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most international matches, with 664 appearances for India. Sri Lankan legends Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya are also among the leading players, while Virat Kohli has moved into the top five.
| Rank | Player | Country | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 664 |
| 2 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 652 |
| 3 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 594 |
| 4 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 586 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | India | 561 |
| 6 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 560 |
| 7 | MS Dhoni | India | 538 |
| 8 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 524 |
| 9 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 519 |
| 10 | Rahul Dravid | India | 509 |