Cricket is a sport played by two teams of 11 players each. To be successful, players must always be one step ahead of their opponents. Height is not important, but it does give certain advantages.

Most of the great cricketers have been bowlers, which adds a fascinating dimension to the game. Below is a list of the greatest cricketers of all time. 10 Greatest Cricketers of All Time

Mohammad Irfan

Mohammad Irfan played for Pakistan in Test, ODI and T20 formats from 2010 to 2019. He was born in Punjab on 6 June 1982 and bowled left-arm at 145kph. Standing at 2.16m tall, he was a vital member of the team, especially in Pakistan's series win over India.

Joel Garner

Known as "Big Bird", Joel Garner was born on 16 December 1952 in Christchurch, Barbados and is the highest-ranked ODI bowler according to the ICC. Standing at 2.06m tall, he was a right-arm fast bowler for West Indies who helped the West Indies win Test series for 15 years. He is currently the President of the Barbados Cricket Association.

Bruce Reid

Australian cricketer Bruce Reid is the second-largest player to have played internationally. Standing at 2.03 metres tall, he is a left-handed fast bowler who represented Australia in Tests from December 1985 to December 1992 and in ODIs from January 1986 to March 1992.

Christopher Timothy Tremlett

Christopher Tremlett was born on 2 September 1981 in Southampton, England, and was a right-handed batsman and right-handed fast-medium bowler for England. He made his international debut in 2005 but his career ended in 2015 due to injury. He is 2.03 meters tall.

Kyle Jamieson

The 2.03 meters tall New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson rose to fame during the 2014 U-19 World Cup. He made his international debut in 2020 and continues to impress.

Peter George

Born on 16 October 1986, Australian cricketer Peter George made his Test cricket debut against India in 2010. A right-arm fast bowler with a style similar to Glenn McGrath, he played for South Australia from 2008 to 2013 and is 2.03 meters tall.

Chris Tremlett

Chris Tremlett is a 2.00m tall fast bowler from Southampton, England, who made his debut in ODIs in 2005 and Tests in 2007. He has taken 53 wickets in 12 Test matches and 15 wickets in 15 ODIs.

Steven Finn

Steven Finn, who is 2.00m tall, made his Test debut for England in 2010. He has taken 125 wickets in 36 Tests, 102 wickets in 69 ODIs and 27 wickets in 21 T20Is while maintaining a speed of 145 km per hour.

Carly Ambrose

Curtley Ambrose was born on 21 September 1963 in Antigua and was a 2.00m tall right-arm fast bowler for the West Indies. Known for his size and effective bowling with a bouncy ball, he formed some of the best opening bowling partnerships and was also dedicated to his passion for music. Jason Holder

Jason Holder was born on 5 November 1991 in Barbados and is a right-handed fast bowler for the West Indies. Standing at 2.00 metres tall, he attracted attention for his height and bowling skills, making his ODI debut in 2013 and later becoming the team captain. He is considered to be a true all-rounder.


These players have used their superior height to make a huge impact on the game of cricket.