Published on: Jan 11, 2023 8:34 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 12, 2023 10:43 am IST
100 Greatest Cricketers of All Time: Originating in 16th century England, cricket has become one of the most prevalent sports today. The game of 22 yards has the most audience after football. What seemed to be a leisure sport in the park in the olden days has become a high-octane game today. Here we have an ultimate list of 100 greatest cricketers who have transcended the game. We have looked at their statistics and longevity, but above all it is their legacy which we have considered to rank these players.
Players from Australia and England dominate the list owing to their rich history. We have tried to be as fair as possible, it is a tough task to compare players from different eras. How can you really compare the Don with the Little Maestro, WG Grace with run machine Virat Kohli. Who has made the list and who has been omitted is up for endless debate. Lets find out:
Some notable Omissions: Geoff Boycott, Shane Watson, Michael Holding, Rashid Khan, Saqlain Mushtaq, Mark Waugh, Shahid Afridi, Harbhajan Singh
Tags: Dale SteynDon BradmanKapil DevMS DhoniRicky PontingSachin TendulkarShoaib AkhtarVirat Kohli