Top 10 Cricketers in The World

Cricket is a sport that is beloved by millions of people around the world. The game originated in England in the 16th century and has since grown to become one of the most popular sports in the world, particularly in countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and England. The game is played between two teams, each consisting of 11 players, and is played on a large oval-shaped field.

The craze for cricket is immense in the countries where it is popular. Fans are passionate about the game and follow their favorite teams and players closely. Cricket matches, especially international matches, generate a lot of excitement and can be a source of national pride. The Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Big Bash League (BBL) are some of the most popular domestic T20 leagues in the world.

There have been many great cricket players throughout history, each with their unique style and abilities. Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis are considered to be some of the greatest batsmen of all time. When it comes to bowlers, names like Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, and Muttiah Muralitharan are considered to be the best in the world.

Currently, players like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root are considered the best batsmen in the world. Among the bowlers, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kagiso Rabada are considered as best. There are many other great players in the world of cricket, each with their special talents and abilities.

Overall, cricket is a sport that has a special place in the hearts of millions of people around the world. The game is not just a sport, it's a way of life for many. The passion and excitement of cricket will continue to be enjoyed by fans for many years to come.

Here are the top 10 Cricketers of all time:

1) Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a professional Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team. He is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and has numerous records to his name. Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and quickly established himself as a top-order batsman. He has a strong aggressive playing style and is known for his fitness and work ethic. Kohli has been the recipient of many awards, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2017, and 2018. He has also been honored with the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2012, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	104	265	115	223
Inn	177	256	107	215
NO	11	39	31	32
Runs	8119	12471	4008	6624
HS	254	183	122	113
Avg	48.91	57.47	52.74	36.2
BF	14628	13408	2905	5129
SR	55.5	93.01	137.97	129.15
100	27	44	1	5
200	7	0	0	0
50	28	64	37	44
4s	913	1172	356	578
6s	24	128	117	218

2) MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, commonly known as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the game and is known for his calm and composed leadership style. Dhoni made his international debut in December 2004 and went on to captain the Indian team for over a decade. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 Asia Cup, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cup, and the 2007-08 Commonwealth Bank Series. He also led India to the number-one spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time. In June 2013, when India defeated England in the final of the Champions Trophy, Dhoni became the first captain to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies (World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Twenty20). He retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	90	350	98	234
Inn	144	297	85	206
NO	16	84	42	79
Runs	4876	10773	1617	4978
HS	224	183	56	84
Average	38.09	50.58	37.6	39.2
BF	8248	12303	1282	3682
SR	59.12	87.56	126.13	135.2
100	6	10	0	0
200	1	0	0	0
50	33	73	2	24
4s	544	826	116	346
6s	78	229	52	229

3) AB De Villiers

AB de Villiers, commonly known as ABD, is a retired South African cricketer and former captain of the South African national team. He is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and is known for his aggressive and unorthodox playing style. De Villiers made his international debut in December 2004 and went on to become one of the most successful and popular cricketers of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world and one of the greatest ODI players of all time. He holds many records such as the fastest century in ODIs by a South African the and fastest century by any in ODIs. He is also known as 'Mr. 360' due to his ability to play shots all around the ground. He retired from international cricket in May 2018.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	114	2278	78	184
Inn	191	218	75	170
NO	18	39	11	40
Runs	8765	9577	1672	5162
HS	278	176	79	133
Average	50.66	53.5	26.12	39.71
BF	16076	9473	1237	3403
SR	54.52	101.1	135.17	151.69
100	22	25	0	3
200	2	0	0	0
50	46	53	10	40
4s	1024	840	140	413
6s	64	204	60	251

4) Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is a West Indian cricketer who is considered one of the most destructive batsmen in the sport. He is a left-handed opening batsman and has represented teams such as the West Indies, Jamaica, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gayle is the first player to score a triple century in Tests, a double century in ODIs, and a century in Twenty20 Internationals. He also holds the record for the fastest century in World Twenty20 and the highest individual score in Twenty20 Internationals. Gayle is known for his aggressive playing style and powerful hitting. He is also known for his big-hitting in T20 leagues around the world and has played for teams such as Jamaica Tallawahs, Melbourne Renegades, and Kings XI Punjab.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	103	301	79	142
Inn	182	294	75	141
NO	11	16	7	16
Runs	7215	10480	1899	4965
HS	333	215	117	175
Average	42.19	37.7	27.93	39.72
BF	11970	12019	1381	3333
SR	60.28	87.2	137.51	148.96
100	15	25	2	6
200	3	1	0	0
50	37	54	14	31
4s	1046	1128	158	405
6s	98	331	124	357

5) Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the highest run scorer of all time in International cricket. Tendulkar has scored over 34,000 runs in international cricket, including 100 centuries, and is the only player to score a double century in ODI cricket. He has also won numerous awards for his performances, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award in 2013. Tendulkar made his debut for India in 1989 and played his last Test match in 2013. He retired from ODI cricket in 2012 and T20I cricket in 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and a cricketing icon in India.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	200	463	1	78
Inn	329	452	1	78
NO	33	41	0	9
Runs	15921	18426	10	2334
HS	248	200	10	100
Average	53.79	44.83	10.0	33.83
BF	29437	21367	12	1948
SR	54.08	86.24	83.33	119.82
100	51	49	0	1
200	6	1	0	0
50	68	96	0	13
4s	2058	2016	2	295
6s	69	195	0	29

6) Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting is a former Australian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He is a right-handed batsman and a versatile fieldman. He represented Australia in international cricket between 1995 and 2012. Ponting is the second-most successful captain in international cricket, with 220 wins across all formats. He led Australia to victory in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups and was also part of the 1999 World Cup-winning team. He is the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket, with over 27,000 runs across all formats. He is one of only four players in cricket history to have scored over 13,000 Test runs. Ponting is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game and one of the best-ever Australian cricketers.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	168	375	17	10
Inn	287	365	16	9
NO	29	39	2	0
Runs	13378	13704	401	91
HS	257	164	98	28
Average	51.85	42.04	28.64	10.11
BF	22782	17046	302	128
SR	58.72	80.39	132.78	71.09
100	41	30	0	0
200	6	0	0	0
50	62	82	2	0
4s	1509	1231	41	5
6s	73	162	11	2

7) Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and a specialist slip fielder. He represented India in international cricket between 1996 and 2012. Dravid is often referred to as "The Wall" due to his ability to play long innings and his ability to bat for long periods without losing concentration. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer in international cricket, with over 24,000 runs across all formats. He is one of the only two players in the history of cricket to have scored over 10,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket. He also holds the record for the most number of catches as a fielder in Test cricket (210). Dravid was known for his calm and composed demeanor on the field and for his ability to handle pressure situations.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	164	344	1	89
Inn	286	318	1	82
NO	32	40	0	5
Runs	13288	10889	31	2174
HS	270	153	31	75
Average	52.31	39.17	31.0	28.23
BF	31258	15284	21	1882
SR	42.51	71.24	147.62	115.52
100	36	12	0	0
200	5	0	0	0
50	63	83	0	11
4s	1655	950	0	268
6s	21	42	3	28

8) Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the most destructive opening batsmen in the history of cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and a part-time off-spinner. He represented India in international cricket between 1999 and 2013. Sehwag is known for his aggressive and unorthodox playing style and his ability to score runs quickly. He is the only Indian batsman to score a triple century in Test cricket and also holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket by an Indian. He has scored more than 17,000 runs in international cricket across all formats and has also taken more than 150 wickets as a part-time off-spinner. Sehwag was known for his ability to take on the best bowlers in the world and for his ability to score runs in all parts of the ground.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	104	251	19	104
Inn	180	245	18	104
NO	6	9	0	5
Runs	8586	8273	394	2728
HS	319	219	68	122
Average	49.34	35.06	21.89	27.56
BF	10441	7929	271	1755
SR	82.23	104.34	145.39	155.44
100	23	15	0	2
200	6	1	0	0
50	32	38	2	16
4s	1233	1132	43	334
6s	91	136	16	106

9) Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of cricket. He is a right-arm leg spin bowler. He represented India in international cricket between 1990 and 2008. Kumble is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 619 wickets, only behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. He is the only bowler to take all ten wickets in an inning of a Test match three times. He was known for his accuracy and his ability to take wickets on any pitch. He has taken over 350 wickets in ODI cricket, making him one of the most successful spin bowlers in the format. Kumble was known for his ability to bowl long spells and his ability to take wickets consistently. He was known for his sportsmanship and his ability to lead by example.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	132	271	--------------------------	42
Inn	173	136	--------------------------	17
NO	31	47	--------------------------	14
Runs	2506	938	--------------------------	35
HS	110	26	--------------------------	8
Average	17.65	10.54	--------------------------	11.67
BF	6455	1536	--------------------------	47
SR	38.82	61.07	--------------------------	74.47
100	1	0	--------------------------	0
200	0	0	--------------------------	0
50	5	0	--------------------------	0
4s	302	57	--------------------------	3
6s	9	6	--------------------------	0

10) Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He is a left-handed batsman and a wicketkeeper. He represented Sri Lanka in international cricket between 2000 and 2015. Sangakkara is considered one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen in the history of the game. He is the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, with over 28,000 runs across all formats. He is one of only four players in cricket history to have scored over 13,000 Test runs. He also holds the record for the most number of dismissals by a wicket-keeper in Tests (463) and ODIs (482). Sangakkara was known for his ability to score runs consistently and his ability to adapt to any situation. He is also known for his humble and sportsmanlike attitude off the field.

Cricket Stats

	TEST	ODI	T20	IPL
M	134	404	56	71
Inn	233	380	53	68
NO	16	41	9	3
Runs	12400	14234	1382	1687
HS	319	169	78	94
Average	57.14	41.99	31.41	25.95
BF	22882	18049	1156	1392
SR	54.19	78.86	119.55	121.19
100	38	25	0	0
200	11	0	0	0
50	52	93	8	10
4s	1491	1385	139	195
6s	51	88	20	27

The Conclusion

Cricket is a sport that has produced many great players throughout history, each with its unique style and abilities. The players on this list are considered to be among the best in the world, known for their exceptional skills and outstanding performances. From Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis, to modern-day greats like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root, each of these players has left a lasting impact on the game of cricket. These players have not only set high standards for their respective teams but also for future players. They have inspired many young cricketers to take up the sport and pursue their dreams. Cricket is a sport that is beloved by millions of people around the world, and these top 10 cricketers are some of the reasons why.

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