In this quiz, you have to name the players to have missed the most games between Test appearances.

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As on August 2, 2026, a total of 22 cricketers have missed at least 75 Test matches for their respective teams. One cricketer from either side entered the list during the 2025 series between England and India. The list includes seven players who have missed 100 Tests. The most, 142, is by an English cricketer who did not play between 2005 and 2016/17. At second place is an Indian, while another England cricketer is third.

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We have provided each player’s total career span, the Test matches they missed between caps, and the team they played for. You have five minutes to name them all. Good luck!

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