Top 8 Best Cricketers In The World With Stats Till 2024
Cricket is littered with talented players who consistently deliver. Following are the top 8 best cricketers in the world, based on recent form, ICC rankings, and overall impact on the game:
Top Batsmen:
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand): The epitome of consistency, Williamson leads the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 903. His elegant strokeplay and astute captaincy have earned him immense respect.
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): Often compared to Virat Kohli, Azam is a maestro of modern-day batting, holcding the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings with a rating of 825.
- Steve Smith (Australia): A phoenix rising from the ashes, Smith's grit and determination are legendary, with a rating of 757 in the ICC Test Rankings.
- Shubman Gill (India): The young prodigy of Indian cricket, Gill has taken the world by storm with his audacious strokeplay, ranked No. 2 in the ICC ODI Rankings with a rating of 763.
Top Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah (India): The pace spearhead of Indian bowling, Bumrah's unorthodox action and deceptive pace make him a constant threat, with a rating of 838 in the ICC Test Rankings.
- Pat Cummins (Australia): The leader of the Australian pace attack, Cummins is a relentless force, with a rating of 820 in the ICC Test Rankings.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan): A young gun with express pace, Afridi has become a vital cog in the Pakistani bowling attack, with a rating of 696 in the ICC ODI Rankings.
- Trent Boult (New Zealand): The left-arm swing king, Boult possesses exceptional control and swing bowling skills, with a rating of 847 in the ICC Test Rankings.
These cricketers have been performing well, as they always topped the game with fantastic performances. In this continuous development of the sport, one would see thrilling matches and record breaks by these talented individuals. Their determination, passion, and perseverance remind young aspiring cricketers all over the world.
