Greatest cricketers of all time


Here is the list of the top 10 greatest cricketers of all time

1.            Sir Don Bradman: Widely regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, Sir Don Bradman is a name that is synonymous with excellence. With a batting average of 99.94, Bradman's records still stand tall today, almost 73 years after he played his final test. In a career spanning 20 years, Bradman scored 6,996 runs in 52 tests, including 29 centuries.



2.            Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar is a name that needs no introduction. The Indian batting legend is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time and for good reason. With over 34,000 runs in international cricket, including 100 international centuries, Tendulkar's records speak for themselves. He also played an instrumental role in India's World Cup triumph in 2011.



3.            SirVivian Richards: Sir Vivian Richards is considered by many to be the greatest batsman of the modern era. In a career spanning 17 years, Richards scored over 15,000 runs in international cricket, including 35 centuries. His aggressive batting style and swagger made him a fan favorite, and he played a key role in the West Indies' dominant era of the 1970s and 80s.



4.            Jacques Kallis: Jacques Kallis is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. In a career spanning 18 years, Kallis scored over 25,000 runs and took 577 wickets in international cricket. He was equally adept with both bat and ball and was a key player in South Africa's rise as a cricketing powerhouse in the 2000s.



5.            Sir Garfield Sobers: Sir Garfield Sobers is another all-rounder who is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. In a career spanning 20 years, sobers scored over 8,000 runs and took 235 wickets in test cricket. He is best known for his record-breaking performance against Pakistan in 1958, where he scored 365 not out, which was then the highest individual score in test cricket.


6.            Brian Lara: Brian Lara is another West Indian batting legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. In a career spanning 17 years, Lara scored over 22,000 runs in international cricket, including 53 centuries. He is best known for his record-breaking innings of 400 not out against England in 2004, which remains the highest individual score in test cricket.


7.            Shane Warne: Shane Warne is widely regarded as the greatest spin bowler of all time. In a career spanning 15 years, Warne took 708 wickets in test cricket, including 37 five-wicket hauls. He was a master of deception, and his ability to turn the ball sharply made him a nightmare for batsmen around the world.



8.         Glenn McGrath: Glenn McGrath is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. In a career spanning 14 years, McGrath took 563 wickets in test cricket, including 29 five-wicket hauls. He was known for his accuracy and consistency, and his ability to swing.



9.         Imran Khan: was a talented all-rounder who played for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. He was the captain of the Pakistan cricket team and led them to their first and only World Cup victory in 1992. Imran Khan was a brilliant bowler who took 362 wickets in 88 test matches and 182 wickets in 175 One Day International matches. He also scored 3,807 runs in test matches and 3,709 runs in One Day Internationals. Imran Khan, the former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game. He had a distinguished cricket career, both as a player and as a captain. 

Here are some of his notable cricket records and achievements:

  • Test Cricket Career: Imran Khan played Test cricket for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. During this period, he played 88 Test matches and scored 3,807 runs as a batsman. He was also a formidable fast bowler, taking 362 wickets at an average of 22.81 runs per wicket.
  • One-Day International (ODI) Career: Imran Khan played 175 ODIs for Pakistan. He scored 3,709 runs and took 182 wickets. He was a crucial all-rounder for the team.
  • World Cup Victory: Imran Khan led the Pakistan cricket team to its first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 1992. He was the captain of the team, and Pakistan defeated England in the final to win the tournament.
  • All-rounder Status: Imran Khan is often considered one of the best all-rounders in the history of cricket. He was known for his ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball.
  • Hat-trick: Imran Khan achieved a Test match hat-trick against Australia in 1982. He took the wickets of Rod Marsh, Bruce Yardley, and Geoff Lawson in three consecutive deliveries.
  • Fastest 1000 Runs and 100 Wickets in Tests: Imran Khan was the fastest player at the time to achieve the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket. He accomplished this feat in just 75 Test matches.
  • Captaincy: Imran Khan was an inspirational captain for Pakistan. Under his leadership, Pakistan achieved several notable victories and became a competitive team on the international stage.
  • Wisden Cricketer of the Year: Imran Khan was named one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1983, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.
  • Retirement: Imran Khan retired from international cricket after leading Pakistan to World Cup victory in 1992. His final Test match was against Sri Lanka in January 1992.


10.       Wasim Akram: was one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers the world has ever seen. He played for Pakistan from 1984 to 2003 and took 414 wickets in 104 test matches and 502 wickets in 356 One Day International matches. Wasim Akram was a skilled bowler who could swing the ball both ways and was known for his devastating yorker. He also scored 2,898 runs in test matches and 3,717 runs in One Day Internationals.

  • Test Cricket Career: Wasim Akram played Test cricket for Pakistan from 1985 to 2002. He appeared in 104 Test matches, taking 414 wickets at an impressive average of 23.62 runs per wicket. His wicket tally places him among the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket.
  • One-Day International (ODI) Career: Wasim Akram was a standout performer in ODIs, playing 356 matches and taking 502 wickets. At the time of his retirement, he held the record for the most wickets in ODI cricket, a record that was subsequently surpassed.
  • Hat-tricks: Wasim Akram is known for his skill in taking hat-tricks in both Test and ODI cricket. He is one of the few bowlers to achieve this feat in both formats.
  • Fastest to 500 Wickets in ODIs: Wasim Akram was the fastest bowler to reach 500 wickets in ODI cricket, achieving this milestone in just 356 matches.
  • World Cup Performances: Wasim Akram played a significant role in Pakistan's ICC Cricket World Cup victories in 1992 and was instrumental in leading the team to success. He was the Man of the Match in the 1992 World Cup final.
  • All-round Abilities: In addition to his exceptional bowling, Wasim Akram was also a useful lower-order batsman. He scored more than 3,000 runs in Test cricket and over 3,700 runs in ODIs.
  • Multiple Awards: Wasim Akram received numerous awards and accolades during his career, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year.
  • Pakistan's Leading Wicket-taker: At the time of his retirement, Wasim Akram was Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in both Test and ODI cricket.
  • Cricket Hall of Fame: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to cricket, Wasim Akram was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
  • Captaincy: Wasim Akram also served as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team at various points in his career, leading the team in both Test and ODI formats.