This sport is, after all, one of the most famous sports in the world, where it is regarded as a tool to bring together people from different nations and helps in blending them together at one focal point. Undoubtedly, over the decades, cricketers all over the world has accomplished great feats in this game of cricket which engraved their names in glory and brought fame to their nations. So many players are known globally, but to even need to state the first one that comes in my mind is without doubt is one of the greatest of all times. This article also talk about most popular cricketer in the world of all time, role major achievements and more.
Top 6 Most Popular Cricketers of All Time
| Name | Country | Role | Age | Total matches | Centuries | Major Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | Batsman | 51 | 664 | 100 | 2011 World Cup Winner, First ODI Double Century |
| Virat Kohli | India | Batsman | 36 | 500+ | 75+ | ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011-2020) |
| MS Dhoni | India | Batsman/wicketkeeper | 43 | 538 | 16 | 3 ICC Trophies, Best Finisher in ODIs |
| Don Bradman | Australia | Batsman | 92 | 52 | 29 | Highest Test Average (99.94) |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | All-rounder | 49 | 519 | 45+ | One of the Greatest All-Rounders |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 52 | 597 | N/A | Highest Test Wicket-Taker |
1. Sachin Tendulkar- The God of Cricket
Early Life and Career
His nick name reflects his great impact and record in Cricket. Tendulkar did make strides into the cricketing sphere replacing legends like Sunil Gavaskar. His first World cup came when he was just 16 and brought India’s most prestigious glory to the top. He was born on Mumbai India on April 24 1973, and from there, his life can be termed as nothing short of unbelievable.
Impact and Popularity
His life was rewarding thanks to all his accolades which meant that he is unarguably one the best players to ever grace the sport. A reason why people across world admire him.
Endurance as well as Tendulkar’s philanthropic efforts have helped him gain an immense fan and following across the globe, inspiring practitioners towards a disciplined lifestyle.
2. Virat Kohli: The Modern Day Legend
Early Life and Career
He was born on 5 November 1988. A Delhi resident, he is one of the best batsman the world has to offer. Moreover, he is globally renowned for captaining India in ODI and T20 formats, as well as leading Royal Challengers Bangalore where he won various personal awards.
Impact and Popularity
Kohli is, without a doubt, the single most celebrated and idolized cricketer in India. His marketing prowess alone propelled this sport to greater heights in India. Further, his fame on diverse social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram is unmatched.
3. MS Dhoni: Captain Cool
Early Life and Career
One of the greatest footballers around, he has been a significant part of Indian cricket since the early 2000s. He was born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, India, and moved to fame in 2004. Since becoming a renowned player, he has accumulated sympathies across the cricketing world.
Impact and Popularity
MS Dhoni famous for being the World Cup captain is one of the most famous cricketer sports personalities because of his calm demeanor and his great adeptness on the field. His calmness in the face of pressure is noteworthy and is greatly admired across the world.
2020 stays unmatched when it comes to emotional years for the sporting world. This is the date which marks the retirement of MS Dhoni in cricket and serves as a reason for numerous cricket followers to mourn.
4. Don Bradman – The Best Batsman in the World
Early Life and Career
Without a single doubt, he would now be considered as one of the best batsman is Australia and rests amongst the greats. He was born in Australia on 27th August, 1908. Sir Don Bradman is the only player who has an unmatched record that no other cricketer has broken to date and that is his unmatched batting average of over 99 runs in a contest.
Impact and Popularity
Even more impressive, he had achieved these results with severe bare bones on extremely rough pitches. These days he is regarded as the best cricketer ever because he has not been bested.
5. Jacques Kallis – The All Rounder
Early Life and Career
An accomplished left-handed South African cricketer equally skilled in batting and bowling. His date of birth is October 16, 1975.
Impact and Popularity
Kallis has been known for his powerful striking and outstanding fast-medium pace bowling.
His amazing career in cricket is something that speaks for itself. There is no other person who can match his value in terms of South African cricket alone.
6. Muttiah Muralitharan – The Spin Wizard
Early Life and Career
Muttiah Muralitharan, one of the greatest sports figures from his homeland of Sri Lanka, claimais his birth in the 17th of April, in the year, 1972. He remains and continues to be one of the most celebrated figures from his birthplace. In addition, he holds the record in the test cricket arena for claiming the most number of wickets, 800, in his duration of play.
Impact and Popularity
Irrespective of where future cricketers live Muralitharan remains to be an inspirational person because of his ability to ‘spin’ the bat ball in almost every part of the cricket pitch. He placed himself on a pedestal because in the most challenging situations during a match against the most well-known batsmen, he was still able to turn the ball.
Conclusion
Among the remaining players in this list, Sachin Tendulkar is the one who claims victory and the largest number of followers for the greatest of all records. He achieved a lot during his active life which put him in a position where he has a lot of admirers. However, in modern day, many fans gave different positions in their hearts and reminiscences to legends of the sport like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and even Don Bradman.
Cricket will definitely carve for itself, Legends that will go down in One great sport’s history. From the common man to the great greats, anyone picking up a bat, even for the first time in the next 50 years will get their due.
FAQ’s
Who is the most popular cricketer?
Sachin Tendulkar is the most popular cricketer.
Who is the best caption in the cricket history?
MS Dhoni is the best caption in the cricket history.
Who has the highest batting average in cricket?
Sir Donald Bradman holds the record with a Test batting average of 99.94.
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