Top 5 cricketers who have played the most consecutive ODIs

#1 Sachin Tendulkar - 185 (1990-1998)

Sachin Tendulkar shouldered India's batting fortunes for the vast majority of the 1990s

In sharp contrast to his relatively sombre accumulation of runs during the latter part of his fabled career, Sachin Tendulkar was an untamed monster in the 1990s. Despite having to carry the burden of an inconsistent batting lineup, he combined the roles of sheet anchor and spark plug with consummate ease.

From April 1990 and April 1998, Tendulkar played an astonishing 185 consecutive ODIs. Not surprisingly, he was the most prolific run-scorer as well as century-maker during that eight-year period. The dynamic right-hander piled on 6620 runs at an average of 40.61 and strike-rate of 84.51 with 15 tons and 40 fifties.

Some of his memorable knocks during this particular phase include the successive centuries against Australia in the Coco-Cola Cup at Sharjah. Interestingly, his match-winning 131-ball 134 in the final also marked the end of an unmatched streak in the 50-over format. Tendulkar's stretch of consecutive ODI appearances was kept to 185 as he did not take part in the opening match of the Coca-Cola Triangular Series against Bangladesh in Mohali.