10 Most Successful cricketers in the world ever time
Looking for information about the top 10 most successful international cricketers? Check out this list, which includes some of the greatest cricketers in history, selected based on their cricket statistics. Cricket is a sport loved by people worldwide and has a lot of pressure on the cricketers who play it.
The list features some of the most famous names in cricket history, including Imran Khan, M.S. Dhoni, and Waseem Akram, who have left a significant impact on the sport. If you feel that another cricketer deserves to be on this list, please let us know in the comment section
10. Imran khan
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Imran Khan, the Ex Prime Minister of Pakistan, is a renowned cricketer and philanthropist. He was added into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010. As a captain, he led the Pakistani national cricket team to victory in the 1992 world cup final against England.
He was also known as "fighter-jet" among Pakistani supporters. Imran Khan's legacy as one of the most successful cricketers in history is indisputable, as demonstrated by his exceptional record as an all-rounder and captain.
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9. MS Dhoni
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a right-handed batsman and
accomplished wicket-keeper who is widely recognized as India's most successful
cricket team captain. He has received several prestigious awards from the
Indian government, including the Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Padma
Bhushan.
Dhoni has achieved numerous cricketing milestones, including leading India to victory in all three major ICC tournaments, twice winning the ICC Player of the Year award, and playing the most matches as captain in cricket history. Recently, he surpassed 10,000 runs in ODI matches, making him one of the world's highest run-scorers.
He is also considered one of the best
wicket-keepers and limited-overs match finishers in the world. Additionally,
under his captaincy, the Chennai Super Kings won the Indian Premier League
three times, in 2010, 2011, and 2018.
8. Waseem Akram
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Wasim Akram is a Pakistani cricket legend who has left an indelible mark on the sport. He has taken a total of 916 wickets in both ODI and Test formats, making him one of the most successful cricketers in history.
With over 400 wickets in both formats, he is second only to Muralitharan. He is also considered to be one of the pioneers of reverse swing bowling.
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Akram's legacy as a fast bowler is unmatched, and he is widely regarded as the
finest left-arm fast bowler in history. His skill and talent have earned him
fans all over the world.
7. Sanath Jayasuriya
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Sanath Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, is renowned for his outstanding performance as the captain of the Sri Lankan national team. He holds numerous international records and is the only player to score over 13,000 international runs and take more than 300 international wickets in ODI cricket.
He has also hit 270 sixes to date, placing him second only to Sahid Afridi. Sanath Jayasuriya's incredible achievements have made him one of the most successful cricketers in the world.
In 2010, he also ventured
into politics and stood as a candidate for Matara District.
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6. Kapil Dev
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In recognition of his incredible achievements, Kapil Dev was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011. Despite his impressive record, Kapil Dev is also remembered for some amusing anecdotes from his career, such as the fact that he was never run out in his 184 Test innings.
In
addition, he never missed a Test match due to fitness or injury issues. His
fellow Indian cricketers consider him to be one of the most successful players
in the history of the sport.
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5. Brian Lara
Brian Charles Lara is a well-known former West Indies cricketer and one of the most successful players from the West Indies. He holds several records in the cricket world, including the highest individual score of 400 not out in a Test match against England in Antigua in 2004.
He earned the
nickname "Prince of Trinidad" after scoring 745 unbeaten runs and
being selected for the Trinidad National Under-16 team.
Lara is one of the few cricketers to have scored over 10,000
runs in both Test and ODI formats, making him one of the greatest left-handed
batsmen of all time. He is a cricket legend with exceptional stats that qualify
him to be on the list of the most successful cricketers in history.
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Deshabandu Muttiah Muralitharan, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, holds a multitude of international and domestic cricket records, making him one of the most successful bowlers in the game.
He is a popular figure in the cricket world, holding the record for the highest number of wickets taken in both the ODI and Test formats.
Murli has an impressive 800
wickets in Test matches, 534 wickets in ODI matches, and 13 wickets in T20
matches, totaling more than 1300 wickets in international cricket. These
extraordinary accomplishments have earned him recognition as one of the world's
most successful cricketers.
3. Ricky Ponting
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Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket player, is recognized as one of the most successful captains in cricket history, leading the Australian team to victory in two World Cup tournaments.
Known for his exceptional batting and fielding skills, he is one of only four players to have scored over 13,000 runs in Test and ODI cricket.
Ponting's record includes 48
wins out of 77 Tests as captain between 2004 to 2010, and numerous other
achievements that cement his place as one of the greatest Australian cricketers
of all time.
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Sachin Tendulkar, also known as Master Blaster, was a legendary Indian cricket batsman with a jersey number ten. He holds the record for the most ODI centuries and is also the highest run-scorer in international cricket.
In 1992, he became the youngest cricketer to reach 1000 runs in Test
cricket. With 15,921 Test runs and 18,426 ODI runs, he is an exceptional
cricketer and one of the most popular Indian cricketers of all time. His
incredible achievements make him one of the most successful cricketers in the
world.
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1. Sir Donald George Bradman
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Don Bradman, also known as "The Don," was the
greatest Australian cricket batsman with an unbeatable Test batting average of
99.94. Interestingly, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation adopted his Test
batting average as their GPO Box number, which is 9994. He is widely considered
the most successful cricketer in the history of the sport.