Top 5 cricketers who have played the most consecutive ODIs

#2 Andy Flower - 172 (1992-2001)

Andy Flower did not miss any ODI from his debut till April 2001

Since making his ODI debut in Zimbabwe's group stage clash against Sri Lanka at New Plymouth during the 1992 World Cup, Andy Flower did not miss a single match for his country until April 2001. Upon remaining injury-free despite donning the wicket-keeping gloves as well, he took part in a whopping 172 successive ODIs. At a time when Zimbabwe were a very competitive team in the 50-over format, his dexterous batting provided the bedrock for their admirable rise.

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During the nine-year phase at the peak of his career, Andy Flower accumulated 5267 runs at an average of 33.54 and strike-rate of 72.83 with two centuries and as many as 44 fifties. In addition to his exploits with the bat, he also effected 150 dismissals (120 catches and 30 stumpings) behind the stumps. After enduring forgettable campaigns in the 1992 and 1996 World Cups, Flower played his part in Zimbabwe's progression to the Super Sixes of the 1999 edition.