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Top 7 Cricket Stars in the world who dominated the sport.

Cricket is a game that runs on passion, performance, and personality. Throughout the years, many gamers have come and gone, but few ever ascend to the top and become a real worldwide icon. These cricketers not only amazed the fans with their ability but also influenced generations and influenced how the game is played.

In this blog, we explore more closely the top 10 cricket stars in the world with some legends of the past and some of the current heroes who are still reigning in the field.

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Sachin Tendulkar is also referred to as the god of Cricket and is perhaps the most glorified cricketer of all time. He also has the highest number of international runs (34,000) and hundreds of centuries, which is yet to be matched. His grace in batting, modesty and reliability in all formats turned him into a household name all over the world.

Key Achievements:

  • The first to have 100 international centuries.
  • Played 200 Test matches- the highest played by a cricketer.
  • Member of the Indian 2011 WC winning team.

2. Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli is often described as the master of the chase of modern times, who mixes brutal hitting with the highest level of fitness. He has over 25,000 international batters and has proved to be one of the most successful batters across the formats. He is a cricketing superstar because of his passion, leadership and dominance in chases.

Key Achievements:

  • Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs.
  • ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020).
  • More than 70 centuries around the world.

3. Sir Donald Bradman (Australia)

It is impossible to list the cricketing icons without The Don. Bradman reached an incredible batting average of 99.94 that might never be equaled. He played in the early 20th century and shouldered Australian cricket on his shoulders, and is the ultimate legend.

Key Achievements:

  • Test centuries in only 52 matches.
  • Cricket all time high batting average.
  • One of the world heroes who changed batting.

4. Brian Lara (West Indies)

The flamboyant Trinidad left-hander is remembered because of his mammoth scores. The highest individual score of Test cricket is 400 by Lara. He was one of the most entertaining stars in virtue of his capacity to dominate world-class bowling attacks.

Key Achievements:

  • Highest Test score (400*).
  • Before regaining record he scored 375 in Tests.
  • One of the real batting geniuses of the 1990s and 2000s.

5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Kallis was one of the best all-rounders the game has ever witnessed and was able to transform the game with a bat and a ball. He was a complete package to South Africa with 10,000+ runs and 250+ wickets in both Test and ODIs.

Key Achievements:

  • 45 Test centuries.
  • 292 Test wickets and 273 ODI wickets.
  • Taken to be the most valued all-rounder in the history of the game of cricket.

6. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

The master of spin, Muralitharan, has the most wickets in the international game: an incredible 1,347 in all forms of the game. He was a nightmare to batters around the world due to his bowling action and unmatched turn-taking of the ball.

Key Achievements:

  • 800 Test wickets (world record).
  • 534 ODI wickets.
  • Assisted Sri Lanka in becoming a big cricketing country.

7. Shane Warne (Australia)

Shane Warne was not just a bowler, he was a ball magician. Warne was a charismatic batsman and one of the greatest showmen in the history of cricket due to his legendary ability to win matches and revive the lost art of leg-spin.

Key Achievements:

  • 708 Test wickets.
  • Winner of the 1999 World Cup with Australia.
  • In 1993 gave birth to the legendary Ball of the Century.

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Honorable Mentions

As these ten players get cut, there are so many others who should be mentioned, such as Wasim Akram, Kumar Sangakkara, Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, and many other players who left a remarkable legacy in the world of cricket.

Conclusion

Since Bradman and his legendary average to Kohli and his modern dominance, the best of the best in the world of cricket have helped entertain their fans, inspire their young players, and take the game to new levels and heights. These icons demonstrate that cricket is not only about the runs and wickets but also about the passion, perseverance, and unforgettable moments.

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