Top 10 Cricketers in the World

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sahin Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer and also captain for a Indian team. He is one of the greatest batsman in the world. In his career, he achieved many successes and other things, which makes him different from other. In the list of top 10 cricketers in the world, Sachin Tendulkar comes on top or first. Sachin fulfilled billion people’s expectation and also been a successful cricketer in the world. In India people say him as a “GOD OF CRICKET”. He will be “LORD OF CRICKET” in the history of cricket. He was part of team India, when India won the ICC World Cup 2011 in Mumbai. Sachin played important role in winning the ICC Cup. He made many unbreakable records in cricket.

For young cricketers it’s difficult to break sachin’s records. Many of the young stars & young cricketer trying to learn play like a sachin Tendulkar. Throughout his career, he had received a lot of respect and honor. He was honored by “PADMI SHRI” Award for his fantastic talent. He struggle lot to become a successful cricketer in the history of cricket. Sachin Tendulkar a master blaster for his team.

2. Don Bradman

Sir Don Bradman is an Australian cricketer; he played for Australia at international level. He is a brilliant batsman in the history of cricket. Best batsman of all the time in cricket. Sir Don Bradman was attacking a batsman of all the time. He ended his career with the average rates of 99.94. It’s not possible for young cricketers to maintain average arte like him. He faced many problems in his career due to Second World War. But he knew how to fight back for his nation.

Don Bradman was known for his cricket skills and unbelievable consistency. Bradman practice by standing against the walls with golf ball and stump to improve hand-eye coordination. He made many unbreakable records such as highest runs in test cricket and most double centuries. In test cricket history, he holds the record of highest average rate. Some records will never be broken ever in history of cricket. In 52 test matches, he scored 6,996 runs with 29 centuries and become one of the greatest cricketers of all the time. This reason makes him second in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

3. Viv Richards

Viv Richards is a West Indies cricketer; he plays at international level. He is one of the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. He was best with his skills, batting technique and power hitting. He played many remarkable innings for West Indies Team. In 2002, Wisden chose him as a great batsman in ODI format. In world cricket he was third best batsman in test cricket. In his cricket career, he had achieved 20 men of the match awards as first cricketer in history. In test cricket he had played 121 matches, scored 8,540 runs at an average rate of 50.23 with 24 centuries. Viv Richards was successful captain for West Indies in test cricket.

Under his captaincy, West Indies won 27 matches of 50 Test matches and lost only 8 matches. In ODI cricket he had scored 7,000 runs and in first class cricket more than 36,000 runs. This reason makes him third in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world. Viv Richards was right hand batsman with attacking technique.

4. Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricketer. He was one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. India won first World Cup in 1983 under his captaincy. He played main role behind winning the first World Cup. Kapil dev had changed the future of cricket in India. In the year 1999 to 2000, he was coach of India’s national cricket. He made the record of most numbers of wickets in Test cricket.

India was so lucky to have such a legendary cricket player. At his era, he was highest wicket taker in both forms of cricket. In test cricket, he took more than 5,000 runs an only cricketer to do so. He was on top in the list of best all-rounder. He made his first class debut against Punjab in 1975. In his debut match he took 6 wickets. Haryana won many trophy, kapil dev played main role behind the victory. He is a legendary player no other player can be like him. This reason makes him fourth in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

5. Garfield Sobers

Garfield Sobers is a former cricketer; he played for West Indies. He is considered as the greatest all-rounder in his era. In 1953, he made his first class debut at the age of 16 years old. He also made his test debut in same year. Usually, he was selected as a good bowler but later, he started improving his batting skills. Team management promoted Gary Sobers on top batting order. He scored his maiden century against Pakistan.

In one innings, he scored 365 not out and set a record of the highest individual score in one innings. In Test cricket, he had played 93 test matches for West Indies Team, he scored 8032 runs at the average rate of 34.03. In Test cricket, he ranks fourth in the list top 10 of cricketers in the world for the highest batting average. In first class cricket he played 383 matches and scored more than 28,000 runs and took 1,000 wickets. Garfield sobers was ten National heroes of Barbados. He had achieved many records and goals during his cricket career.

6. Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttaih Muralitharan is a former Srilankan cricketer. He is one of the greatest Test match bowlers in the cricket history. In test cricket he took 800 wickets, last wicket on his last test match of final ball. He has the record of most wickets in Test cricket and one day cricket. He is only Srilankan player to be into ICC HALL OF FAME. He was the highest wicket taker, broke previous record of Shane Warne. His average over in test cricket he takes six wickets.

He is one of the most successful bowlers in the world. He spots on top in the international cricket council’s player rankings for Test bowler. He faced many problems due to his unusual bowling action. Later, International cricket council cleared his bowling action. After being the highest wicket taker in both formats he might be retired from International cricket. He was signed by Caribbean Premier League, a sixth international franchise player. This things rank him sixth in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

7. Imran Khan

Imran khan is a former first class cricketer and Pakistani politician. Imran khan is the member of the national assembly. In 20th century he played international cricket for Pakistan team. He was born in Punjab in 1952, at the age of 13 he started playing cricket. He started playing cricket for college and club. In 1971 he made his debut against England at the age of 18 years. He played for Pakistan at international level from 1976 to 1992.

Pakistan won the first World Cup in 1992, Khan played important role behind the Pakistan victory. Imran Khan One of the most successful player. In test cricket he scored 3,807 runs and took 362 wickets. Imran khan is eight world cricketers to achieve “ALL ROUNDER’s Triple’ in test matches. In 1991, he opened one cancer hospital for his mother. A very aggressive player and he play with attacking style. Imran khan always led the Pakistan team. This cricket skill makes him 7th in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

8. Ian Botham

Ian Botham is a former English cricketer and also cricket commentator. He is in the list of greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. He plays for England at international level for the test cricket and one day international cricket. Ian Botham was a right handed the aggressive batsman, and also a right arm fast medium bowler. He knows the technique behind swing bowling. He loves to field close for e.g.: Slips. He scored 14 centuries in test cricket and also scored the highest score of 208 runs.

Botham made a world record for most test wickets. In an innings, he had taken five wickets hauls 27 times and 10 wickets haul 4 times. He was the second player to score 100 runs and take 10 wickets in same match. He was most successful cricketer in the cricket history. He was the most valuable player for England Team. This cricket record made him 8th rank in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

9. Virendar Sehwag

Virendar sehwag is an Indian cricket player. Sehwag is one of the best openers in the history of cricket. He opens innings in destructive way, as aggressive batsman apply destructive technique. He was right hand batsman and part time right arm off-spin bowler.

• In 1999, he made his ODI debut.
• In 2001, he was playing test for India.
• In 2008, he was honored by Wisden leading cricketer in the world, first Indian cricketer to be honored by this award.

Sehwag holds many records as one of it scoring highest run in test cricket. He scored 319 runs against South Africa in Chennai. It was also the fastest triple century just come in only 278 balls. He loves to bat with Sachin Tendulkar, as they both open innings for Indian Team. He hit every ball over the boundary line as he applies this philosophy in every match. Sehwag was specialist of limited overs because of his playing style. In test cricket, his average was 50+. He smashed the fastest century in just 60 balls against New Zealand. In test cricket, he scored two triple centuries. One of the top Indian cricketers, which is going to take 9th rank in the list of top 10 cricketers in the world.

10. Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis plays for South Africa at international level. He is one of the best all-rounders of all time. His batting skills and world class bowling makes him different from other. He performed for his nation at every match. The great batsman and bowler have ability to perform high class. In test cricket he scored 9,700 runs with average rate of 55.46. Jacques Kallis is best cricketer for South Africa Team. In his career, he had scored 13,000 runs at international level, and he also took 250 wickets. At his era, Kallis comes on top in the list of best all-rounder.