Allan Border Allan Border Allan Robert Border AO (born 27 July 1955) is a former Australian international cricketer. A batsman, Border was for many years the captain of the Australian team. His playing nickname was "A.B.". He played 156 Test matches in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian Steve Waugh. Border formerly held the world record for the number of consecutive Test appearances of 153, before it was surpassed in June 2018 by Alastair Cook, and is second on the list of number of Tests as captain. He was primarily a left hand batsman, but also had
Medal for Exemplary Border Service the GDR. It recognized outstanding contributions in enhancing the combat readiness and training in the performance of border guard tasks. It could be awarded more than one time. The award was presented with certificates and payment by the Deputy Minister of National Defense and the Chief of the Border Troops of the GDR. Since 1978 it has been presented on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Border Troops on December 1. It could also be presented immediately after the accomplished performance, such as the prevention of a break through at the border, even if it resulted in death of