Top 10 Old Indian Cricket Players

By pranami b Jun 8, 2024, 12:28 IST

Cricket is a beloved sport in India, and the country has produced many legendary players over the years. Here are ten of the most iconic cricket players from India:


1. Kapil Dev: 

Known as the "Haryana Hurricane," Kapil Dev led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983 and remains the only player with over 400 Test wickets.


2. Sunil Gavaskar: 

India's greatest opening batsman, Gavaskar scored over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs and held the record for the most Test centuries apart from Sachin Tendulkar.


3. Sourav Ganguly: 

Revered as the "God of Indian Cricket," Ganguly was known for his stylish batting and outstanding fielding, and he became the fifth-highest run-scorer in ODI history.


4. Sachin Tendulkar: 

The "Little Master" amassed over 30,000 international runs and 100 centuries, earning him the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.


5. Anil Kumble: 

The third-highest wicket-taker globally, Kumble played a key role in India's 2011 World Cup-winning team and received the Padma Shri for his contributions to cricket.


6. M S Dhoni: 

Known as "Captain Cool," Dhoni led India to victories in the ICC World Twenty20 (2007) and ICC Cricket World Cup (2011) and scored over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs.


7. Javagal Srinath: 

Renowned for his accurate bowling, Srinath was a crucial member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and became the highest wicket-taker in World Cup history.


8. Virender Sehwag: 

An aggressive batsman with numerous records, Sehwag endorsed brands like Reebok and Adidas and launched his own sports brand, “VS by Sehwag.”


9. Virat Kohli: 

One of the greatest players in Indian and world cricket, Kohli holds multiple records and has delivered iconic performances throughout his career, endorsing major brands and amassing a net worth around $35 million.


10. Rohit Sharma: 

An exceptional T20 batsman, Sharma has been a consistent performer in the IPL, scoring multiple centuries and mastering the ability to score runs all over the ground.


Together, these players have left an indelible mark on the sport, making them some of the most iconic figures in Indian cricket history.