Who was the first cricketer to play 100 tests?
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Wally Hammond
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Geoffrey Boycott
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Colin Cowdrey
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Dennis Lillee
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Colin Cowdrey of England became the first cricketer to play 100 Test matches when he achieved this milestone against Australia at Edgbaston in 1968. Cowdrey was a stylish right-handed batsman and one of England's finest players. This was a remarkable achievement considering Test cricket had only been played since 1877.