Being one of the most favorite games of all time, Cricket has never failed to win the hearts of the sports lover. It is indeed the second most popular outdoor games in the world. In this post, we will talk about the top class greatest cricketers of all time. Top10About have prepared a list of top 10 greatest cricketers in the world of all time. These are also those cricketers who have been also recognized as one of the most successful cricketers in the world.

It may be possible that we left any other great cricketer, so if you know any other cricketer who deserves to be occupied in this greatest cricketers list, mention it in the comment section. However, after checking this list of the world’s greatest cricketers, you will agree with the fact that they are truly deserving players.

Top 10 Greatest Cricketers in the World of All Time

10. Ian Botham

This retired English Test cricketer particularly known for his flamboyant batting techniques is still the favorite of the world. His outstanding recovery against Australia gives him all the fame. Born on 24th November 1955, this cricketer commenced his career at the age of 15. He was a talented football player along with being one of the greatest cricketers in the world. Besides that, he was also recognized as one of the greatest cricketers all-rounders with 5,200 test runs and 2,113 ODI runs along with 383 test wickets and 145 ODI wickets.

Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	100	50
Test	102	161	6	5200	208	33.55	14	22
ODI	116	106	15	2113	79	23.22	0	9

Bowling Career Summary

	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Econ	Avg	5W	10W
Test	102	168	21303	10878	383	3.06	28.4	27	4
ODI	116	115	6199	4139	145	4.01	28.54	0	0

 

9. Ricky Ponting

Born in 1974, 19th December, this Australian cricketer has been a winner of world cup twice. He is not only one of the greatest cricketers in the world but also one of the most successful Australian cricketers of all time. His career existed in the golden era of 2004 – 2011.

The specialist batsman is arguably known for his right-handed techniques and close catching fielding. He gives numerous victories to the Australian Cricket team and he presented Tasmanian tigers in the domestic cricket. This greatest cricketer got retired on 29th November 2012. He is the only Australian cricket player who has made 13,378 test runs and 13,704 ODI runs.

 

8. Muttiah Muralitharan

There is no doubt to see here this name enlisted amongst the great cricket players. Muttiah Muralitharan was one of the best spin bowlers in the world. He took retirement in 2013. He holds the record of highest wicket-takers in ODI matches and highest wicket-takers in test matches.

This Sri Lankan cricketer also owns ICC Hall of Fame and ada derena Sri Lankan of the Year award. He was particularly known for his bowling action in international cricket matches. His technique was false of a question on several occasions and the cricket community. However, a biochemical analysis proved that nothing about the player was suspicious. A sixth International franchise player has his name amongst the all-time greatest cricketers of the world.

 

7. Shane Warne

The world knows him as one of the greatest cricketers all time. He was born in 1969 on the 13th of November. Being a former ODI Captain and greatest Australian cricketer, he is particularly known for his amazing bowling techniques.

The year 2000 witnessed Shane Warne get selected by the cricket expert to become a part of five Wisden cricketers of the century. He has also been a professional cricket commentator and a poker player.

He officially took retirement from cricket in the year 2013, July. The first test match was played by Shane Warne was in back 1992. This greatest cricket player has a record of 708 test wickets which was later on broken by Muralitharan on 2007 December.

Shane Warne has not only represented Australia internationally but has also being a part of domestic cricket. The era of 2005 – 2007 had Shane Warne as the captain of Hampshire.

Bowling Career Summary

	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Econ	Avg	SR	5W	10W
Test	145	273	40705	17995	708	2.65	25.42	57.49	37	10
ODI	194	191	10642	7541	293	4.25	25.74	36.32	1	0
IPL	55	54	1194	1447	57	7.27	25.39	20.95	0	0

 

6. Wasim Akram

This great Pakistani cricket player was born in 1996, 3rd June. He is a great television personality, former cricket player and first class commentator. Acknowledged particularly for his unparalleled bowling techniques, the left armed cricketer had significant pace with swing. He has always represented the Pakistani cricket team in one day international ODI matches and test cricket. He has a world record in his name of keeping second maximum wickets in ODI matches. In fact, he is the only bowler after Muralitharan who has reached 900 wickets all together in ODI and test matches.

 

5. Imran Khan

This former Pakistani cricket player is also recognized as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. However, he is now a politician, philanthropist and the current Prime Minister of Pakistan. Before entering politics, he served the Pakistani cricket team for more than 20 years. Being one of the world’s greatest cricketers, Imran Khan has served the team intermittently through 1982 – 1992.

He was the prime reason for Pakistan to win the cricket World Cup in 1992. He took his retirement from cricket in 1992 after having his Golden career. Just like all the greatest cricketers in history, Khan holds a world record of holding all-rounders triple. He was honored with the Hall Of Fame from ICC cricket in 2010.

 

4. Garfield Sobers

Another all time greatest cricketers of West Indies is Sir Garfield Sobers who had his career in between 1954 – 1974. This all-rounder cricketer made first class debut for Barbados cricket. With the age of 16, he had scored much and had all the same under his name. He scored 8,032 runs along with 235 wickets in test matches which is enough to tell how big cricketer he was of their time.

Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	93	160	21	8032	365	57.78	0	26	2	30
ODI	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Career Summary

	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Econ	Avg	5W	10W
Test	93	159	20597	7999	235	2.33	34.04	6	0
ODI	1	1	63	31	1	2.95	31	0	0

 

3. Jacques Kallis

Born in 1975, 16th of October, this South African cricketer deserves his name in the greatest cricketers lists undoubtedly. Jacques Kallis is recognized as one of the most successful South African cricketers of All Time. Being one of the world’s greatest cricketers, he has scored more than 13,000 tests and 11,000 ODI runs with 292 test and 273 ODI wickets. In cricket history, there is no any all-rounder bigger than Jacques Kallis who has been consistent and outstanding throughout his career. He was just a classic and legend cricket player which cannot be forgotten any way in cricket history.

Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	166	280	40	13289	224	55.37	45.98	45	2	58
ODI	328	314	53	11579	139	44.36	72.89	17	0	86
T20I	25	23	4	666	73	35.05	119.35	0	0	5

Bowling Career Summary

	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Econ	Avg	5W	10W
Test	166	272	20232	9535	292	2.83	32.65	5	0
ODI	328	283	10750	8680	273	4.84	31.79	2	0
T20I	25	19	276	333	12	7.24	27.75	0	0

 

2. Sachin Tendulkar

The former Indian opening batsman, Sachin Tendulkar is known to score highest runs in International Cricket matches which is enough to tell his level. He took up his career at a young age of 11 years. The winner of Arjun Award 1994 took retirement in December 2012. In India, Sachin Tendulkar is popularly known as by God of Cricket and master blaster. He the batsman with highest centuries and half-centuries in both the formats of cricket ODI and test. He is also recognized as one of the most popular Indian cricketers of all time and most successful Indian cricketers of all time.

 

1. Don Bradman

Don Bradman aka Donald George Bradman was born in 2001, 25th February. With a test batting average of 99.94, he is always cited as one of the greatest cricketers in the world. More than any other sports mint, Don Bradman has several records under his name. He had a career of more than 20 years with consistent achievements and seamless hard work. Known for his great focus and constant achievement, he had a dramatic comeback as the captain of Australian Cricket team where he made the world record of beating England. In fact, he is the only cricketer who has his image in coins and postage stamps. Also, he has a museum dedicated to his life.

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	52	80	10	6996	334	99.94	9798	71.4	29	12	13	681	6