Icc Cricket World Cup Best Players of All Time

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international tournament of One Day International (ODI) cricket. Held every four years, it brings together some of the world’s best teams to battle for glory and bragging rights as champions on a global stage. The event is organised by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), with an extensive qualifying process leading up to a final tournament that showcases thrilling matches between talented players from around the globe. With billions of viewers tuning in from all over planet earth, this spectacular sporting celebration has become one of most popular events in sports history.

1. Virat Kohli

India national cricket team

Career

• India (2008–present)

Virat Kohli is one of the most successful batsmen in Test cricket, with an impressive record dating back to his debut in 2011. He has also been a key figure for India in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and is currently their leading run-scorer across all formats.

The 34-year-old was married to actress Anushka Sharma in December 2018 and they have two children together. Kohli was born into a middle-class family from New Delhi and attended Chingola College before moving on to play cricket at the Under-19 level for Rajasthan Royals.

In 2008 he made his international debut for India and since then has cemented himself as one of the world's best batsmen, winning numerous awards along the way including three World Cup titles (2010, 2016, 2019). 

Virat Kohli is an aggressive batsman and a fine fielder. He made his Test debut in 2006 and has since played 104 matches for India.

Kohli's ODI record is 265 runs at an average of 50.45 with 4,008 runs scored from 115 innings including 135 T20Is In FC he has 115 wickets at an average of 53 and 35 in the 50s or 100s His best score is 254 not out which came against Zimbabwe in 2010.

2. Babar Azam

Pakistan national cricket team

Career

• 2010/11–2013/14 : Zarai Taraqiati Bank
• 2012/13–2014/15 : Islamabad Leopards
• 2014/15 : State Bank of Pakistan
• 2015/16–2017/18 : Sui Southern Gas Corporation
• 2016 : Islamabad United
• 2017–2022 : Karachi Kings
• 2017 : Guyana Amazon Warriors
• 2017 : Sylhet Sixers 
• 2019–2020 : Somerset 
• 2019/20–present : Central Punjab
• 2023–present Peshawar Zalmi 

Babar Azam is a top-order batter in the Pakistani cricket team. He was born on October 15, 1994, and is from Lahore, Punjab. Babar Azam has played for Pakistan at the Under-19 level and made his international debut in 2016 against Sri Lanka.

In June 2018 he scored a maiden century in an ODI series against Zimbabwe which helped Pakistan win the series 2–1; it was also his country's first bilateral ODI victory over Zimbabwe since 2008. 

In January 2019, he was named as one of thirty players to be part of the ICC World Twenty20 squad that will compete in England later that year; he made his T20I debut during the tournament, playing against Ireland.

On July 11th, 2020 Babar Azam became only the fifth player to score 1 000 runs and take 10 wickets in ODIs when he achieved this feat with innings of 116 off just 97 balls v WI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

3. Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh national cricket team

Shakib is a left-handed batsman and bowler who has represented Bangladesh in Test, ODI and T20Is. 

Shakib made his Test debut against India in 2007 and has since played 81 matches, scoring over 6000 runs with five centuries including two world record scorers against Sri Lanka (200 not out) and England (300 not out).

In ODIs, he has scored over 4000 runs with 10 hundred while also taking more than 100 wickets. He was selected as the ICC Player of the Year for the 2016/17 seasons.

At the age of 35, Shakib announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket after playing 22 Tests, 183 ODIs and 49 T20s for Bangladesh Shakib Al Hasan is a Bangladeshi cricketer.

Shakib was born on November 3rd, 1988 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He made his first-class debut for Khulna Division in 2004 at the age of 18 years old and has since gone on to represent Worcestershire, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Barbados Tridents in international cricket. 

In 2011 he became the fastest bowler in history to take 300 wickets in Tests when he took 4/158 against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium; this feat also saw him become only the third player – after Jim Laker and Muttiah Muralitharan – to take 500 Test wickets as well as 400 ODI wickets simultaneously.

His most recent achievements include being named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2016 and winning two T20I World Cup titles with Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively in 2018 and 2019. 

Shakib currently holds the record for most Twenty20 International centuries (8), is joint second all-time with AB de Villiers on runs scored from T20Is (2,243), and fourth overall behind Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Brian Lara with 6166 runs from 149 matches innings played across all formats of the game.

4. Jos Buttler

England cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 57: 158: 101: 122, Runs scored: 2,907: 4,274: 2,576: 5,888, Batting average: 31.94: 40.42: 34.81: 32.17, 100s/50s: 2/18: 10/22: 1/19: 7/33, Top score: 152: 162*: 101*: 152, Catches/stumpings: 153/1: 189/34: 47/10: 274/3
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 57: 158: 101: 122
• Runs scored: 2,907: 4,274: 2,576: 5,888
• Batting average: 31.94: 40.42: 34.81: 32.17
• 100s/50s: 2/18: 10/22: 1/19: 7/33
• Top score: 152: 162*: 101*: 152
• Catches/stumpings: 153/1: 189/34: 47/10: 274/3

Jos Buttler is a England wicket-keeper batsman, who made his Test debut in 2014 against India. He has since played 97 Tests and 167 ODIs for his country, scoring over 10,000 runs at an average of 39.92 with 14 centuries to his name.

Jos was awarded the MBE in 2017 for services to cricketing and charity work undertaken by him and various organisations he is involved with - including Sport Relief - across the UK. 

In January 2018, Buttler announced that he would be retiring from international cricket at the end of the year after playing one final ODI against Australia later that month in order to focus on personal goals outside of sport. 

Jos Buttler is an English cricketer who has played for Somerset, Melbourne Renegades, Lancashire and Mumbai Indians in first-class cricket and Rajasthan Royals in Twenty20.

Buttler made his Test debut against Australia at the age of 21 in 2009 and has since gone on to play 158 matches for England, scoring 101 runs with a highest score of 97 not out. 

In ODIs he has scored 2,907 runs at an average of 37.97 with two centuries including a record breaking knock of 184 against India at the Wankhede Stadium in 2016. He also represented England. 

T20Is where he has scored 4274 runs from 122 matches at an average of 41 with four half centuries and five hundreds including a world record 157 not out against Sri Lanka during the 2017 ICC World T20 tournament which saw him named player-of-the-tournament.

5. Sikandar Raza

Zimbabwe national cricket team

Career

• Zimbabwe (2013–present)

Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder who has represented Zimbabwe in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in September 2013 and played his last match against Afghanistan three years later.

In ODIs, he has played 116 matches and scored 368 runs with a best of 56 not out against Bangladesh in May 2013. 

He also boasts impressive figures across T20I formats - scoring 429 runs at a strike rate of 153 balls per 100 overs with two half-centuries to his name so far.

Sikandar Raza is a Bangladeshi cricketer who has played for Mashonaland Eagles and Southern Rocks in domestic T20 competitions. Sikandar made his first-class debut for Northerns in 2007, before moving to Mashonaland Eagles two years later. 

In 2009/2011, he represented both teams in the annual Irani Cup tournament – an event that also featured players from Pakistan and India.

He made his international T20 debut for Bangladesh against India in May 2013 and went on to play 13 more matches over the following three years (all of which were victories). In 2018, Sikander signed with Montreal Tigers as their inaugural overseas player. 

However, he only appeared in one match during that season's Canadian Premier League campaign (against Toronto). 

Since 2019, Sikander has been playing for Chittagong Vikings in Division 1 of the country's professional cricket league system – although he missed most of 2020 due to national team commitments at the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament Qualifier stage.

Despite being relatively new to first-class competition himself (he turned 24 last November), Sikander boasts a rich list of honors.

So far, he's won five District Cricket Championships titles (with Northerns between 2007-2010), as well as four National Cricket League championships with Eastern Zone Team A (2013-2015).

6. Suryakumar Yadav

India national cricket team

Career

• Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 15: 45: 77: 109, Runs scored: 376: 1578: 5,326: 3,121, Batting average: 34.36: 46.56: 44.01: 37.60, 100s/50s: 0/2: 3/13: 10/20: 3/18, Top score: 64: 117: 200: 134*, Balls bowled: –: –: 1,154: 430, Wickets: –: –: 24: 6, Bowling average: –: –: 22.91: 63.00, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: –: 4/47: 2/20, Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 29/–: 101/–: 65/–
• Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
• Matches: 15: 45: 77: 109
• Runs scored: 376: 1578: 5,326: 3,121
• Batting average: 34.36: 46.56: 44.01: 37.60
• 100s/50s: 0/2: 3/13: 10/20: 3/18
• Top score: 64: 117: 200: 134*
• Balls bowled: –: –: 1,154: 430
• Wickets: –: –: 24: 6
• Bowling average: –: –: 22.91: 63.00
• 5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: 0
• 10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: 0
• Best bowling: –: –: 4/47: 2/20
• Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 29/–: 101/–: 65/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 January 2023

Suryakumar Yadav is a right-handed top-order batter for India. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in July 2021 and has since played five matches, the last of which was against New Zealand in November 2022.

In T20Is, he made his debut against England in March 2021 and has since featured in seven fixtures, the most recent of which was against Sri Lanka six months ago. He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm offbreak bowler who has played for various teams in domestic T20 tournaments.

He made his first-class debut for Tripura in the 2016–17 season, and later that year he made his List A debut for them as well. In February 2018, Yadav was included in Mumbai Indians' squad for the 2018 Indian Premier League tournament, but did not play any matches during the tournament due to injury.

After recovering from injury, Yadav took part in Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy campaign, helping them win the title by topping their group with 11 wickets at an average of 18.66; he also scored 107 runs at an average of 36.

In November 2018, Yadav signed a three-year contract with Kolkata Knight Riders starting from 2020 IPL season.

7. Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 4: 31: 51: 40, Runs scored: 196: 604: 464: 2,418, Batting average: 28.00: 25.16: 14.06: 40.98, 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/3: 0/1: 3/17, Top score: 59: 80*: 71: 120, Balls bowled: 674: 1,423: 1,096: 4,116, Wickets: 4: 34: 84: 80, Bowling average: 100.75: 35.55: 14.55: 30.36, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 5, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1, Best bowling: 4/171: 4/58: 4/9: 8/26, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 8/–: 17/–: 44/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 4: 31: 51: 40
• Runs scored: 196: 604: 464: 2,418
• Batting average: 28.00: 25.16: 14.06: 40.98
• 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/3: 0/1: 3/17
• Top score: 59: 80*: 71: 120
• Balls bowled: 674: 1,423: 1,096: 4,116
• Wickets: 4: 34: 84: 80
• Bowling average: 100.75: 35.55: 14.55: 30.36
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 5
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1
• Best bowling: 4/171: 4/58: 4/9: 8/26
• Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 8/–: 17/–: 44/–
• Source: Cricinfo, 10 January 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga is a Sri Lankan all-rounder who made his Test debut in December 2020 against South Africa. Wanindu Hasaranga has played 59 Tests and scored 1,509 runs with nine half centuries and 16 fours.

He also took 125 wickets at an average of 32.06 including seven five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul. 

In One Day International cricket, he has represented Sri Lanka since 2017 and has taken 179 wickets at an average of 33 with best figures of 7/51 against Zimbabwe in 2017 Wanindu Hasaranga debuted for Sri Lanka in the 2019 T20I series against New Zealand.

2. He has also played 4 Tests and 31 ODIs for Sri Lanka, scoring 196 runs with a batting average of 28.00 and taking 54 wickets with an economy rate of 14.06.

Wanindu is most known for his bowling performance – he's taken 434 wickets in 41 matches at an impressive average of 25.16 and economy rate of 40.98.

8. Sam Curran

England cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 24: 17: 35: 79, Runs scored: 815: 194: 158: 3,186, Batting average: 24.69: 27.71: 12.15: 30.05, 100s/50s: 0/3: 0/1: 0/0: 1/22, Top score: 78: 95*: 24: 126, Balls bowled: 3,091: 628: 694: 10,976, Wickets: 47: 16: 41: 203, Bowling average: 35.51: 37.50: 21.75: 30.15, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 1: 7, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1, Best bowling: 4/58: 5/48: 5/10: 7/58, Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 3/–: 12/–: 25/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 24: 17: 35: 79
• Runs scored: 815: 194: 158: 3,186
• Batting average: 24.69: 27.71: 12.15: 30.05
• 100s/50s: 0/3: 0/1: 0/0: 1/22
• Top score: 78: 95*: 24: 126
• Balls bowled: 3,091: 628: 694: 10,976
• Wickets: 47: 16: 41: 203
• Bowling average: 35.51: 37.50: 21.75: 30.15
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 1: 7
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1
• Best bowling: 4/58: 5/48: 5/10: 7/58
• Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 3/–: 12/–: 25/–

Sam Curran is an all-rounder who has represented England since 2018. He was born in 1998 and started playing cricket at the age of six. His father, Kevin, played first-class cricket for Northamptonshire and his brother Tom also plays cricket professionally.

Sam is a left-handed batsman and bowler who can hit the ball hard both down the ground and over long distances. 

He made his international debut for England in 2018 against Sri Lanka, scoring 44 runs from 63 balls before taking 3 wickets with his left arm medium fast bowling to help England win by 147 runs.

In 2019 he scored 82 runs from 131 balls during England's 5th ODI victory over India, helping them win by 7 wickets thanks to some excellent batting performances throughout the team - including 4 centuries. 

With 164 ODIs under his belt as of July 2019, it seems likely that Sam will be a part of English squads for years to come - making him one of the most successful overseas players ever to represent their country.

9. David Warner

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Australia (2009–present)

David Warner is an Australian opening batsman and right-arm leg break bowler who has represented Australia in international cricket since 2009. 

Warner made his Test debut against New Zealand on 1 December 2011 and scored 426 runs in 5 innings, including a century on 4 January 2023 against South Africa.

He also played 37 ODIs for Australia between 2009 and 2016, scoring 1450 runs with the highest score of 293 not out. In T20I cricket, Warner has been particularly successful for Australia, averaging 36 from 10 matches (with two centuries). 

David was suspended for one year after being found guilty of ball tampering during the first test match between England and Australia at Lords in 2018 David Warner made his first-class cricket debut for New South Wales in 2006/07.

He played nine seasons (2006/07–2013/14) with Delhi Daredevils before moving to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014. David Warner has been a regular performer for both teams and has amassed over 10,000 runs and 400 wickets in all formats of the game. 

He was part of the Australian team that won the 2016 ICC World Cup, making him one of only four players to have lifted both a Test and ODI trophy as captain. 

David Warner is currently contracted to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad until 2022, after which he will move on to Sydney Thunder.

10. Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan national cricket team

Career

• 2008–2015 : Peshawar Panthers
• 2011–2018/19 : Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
• 2016–2017 : Lahore Qalandars
• 2017 : Sylhet Sixers
• 2018-2020 : Karachi Kings 
• 2018 : Punjab
• 2019/20–present : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• 2021–present : Multan Sultans
• 2022 : Sussex
• 2023 : Comilla Victorians

Mohammad Rizwan made his Test debut in 2016 against New Zealand. He has played ODIs and T20Is for Pakistan since 2015. Rizwan is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, who can also bowl medium-pace deliveries from the right-arm side of the bat.

In February 2021, he was named to Pakistan's squad for their tour of England. Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be part of Pakistan’s 2022. 

World Cup squad, as he continues to build on a strong Test record with impressive performances in limited-overs cricket too Mohammad Rizwan is a left-handed batsman who has represented both Peshawar Panthers and Lahore Qalandars in domestic cricket.

He made his international debut for Pakistan against England in November 2022, scoring 27 runs from 21 balls. 

Mohammad Rizwan's successful career highlights include winning the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy as captain of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as being named in the squad for the 2019 World Cup. 

In September 2020, he was banned from all forms of international cricket after testing positive for a drug offense.

Since returning to competitive cricket later that year, Mohammad Rizwan has helped KPK win two more trophies – the Inter-State Twenty20 Tournament and the President's Gold Cup – before appearing in Sussex's T20 Blast side earlier this month (November 20th).

11. Rohit Sharma

India national cricket team

Career

• India (2007–present)

Rohit Sharma is a talented batsman and bowler who has played for India since 2007. He made his Test debut in 2013 against the West Indies and has since gone on to play 79 matches, scoring 8 centuries and taking 153 wickets.

Rohit was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2016 after he scored 2181 runs at an average of 43.87 with six doubles and two triples in 21 matches that year. 

In 2018, Rohit helped India win their first-ever World Cup title by leading the team with 3408 runs at an average of 59.84 across all formats - including 10 hundred - en route to winning 11 out of 14 games played during that tournament.

He is married to Indian actress Anushka Sharma and they have one child together (a daughter). Rohit Sharma made his Test debut in 2007 against Ireland and has been a regular feature for Mumbai Indians since then. 

He is considered one of the most consistent batsmen in world cricket, with an average of over 50 across all three formats of the game. In T20Is, Rohit Sharma has scored well above 30 batting at No.

Mumbai Indians and was part of India's victorious World T20 squad earlier this year. 

Rohit Sharma also captained Maharashtra during their unsuccessful Ranji Trophy campaign last season but will now be looking to lead India’s limited-overs side as they bid for back-to-back titles next year.

12. Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan national cricket team

Career

• Pakistan (1975–present)

Shaheen Afridi is a Pakistani bowler who has played for Pakistan since the age of 15. 

She made her international debut in 2017 and has since played in all six World Cups, taking 36 wickets at an average of 23.59 with a best performance of 7/24 against England in 2018.

In 2019 she took 2 wickets from 3 balls against Bangladesh to help Pakistan to their first World Cup final appearance in 18 years. 

Shaheen Afridi was born on 6 April 2000, making her 22 years old as of the 2019 World Cup finals which she helped Pakistan reach by taking 2 wickets from 3 balls against Bangladesh Shaheen Afridi made his Test debut against New Zealand in 1975.

He played his last test match 16 years later, against Sri Lanka. In ODIs, Afridi has played 218 matches and scored 7 centuries with a highest score of 222 not out against Afghanistan in 1987. 

In T20Is, he has appeared 78 times and scored 383 runs at an average of 36 with 3 half-centuries and a single century to his name - the 100th international ton for Pakistan cricket. 

Shaheen retired from all forms of the game after the World Cup 2019 final victory over England where he captained Pakistan to their first-ever ICC global title.

13. Hardik Pandya

India national cricket team

Career

• Krunal Pandya (brother)
• Nataša Stanković (wife)

Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder who has played for India in both Tests and ODIs. He was a part of the Rising Pune Supergiant side that won the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik Pandya made his Test debut against South Africa in January 2018, scoring 50 runs in the drawn match. In March, he became only the second player to score two centuries on his ODI debut, after AB de Villiers.

He also became one of three players ever to open with fifty or more runs on their first five ODI innings when he scored 73 against England at Trent Bridge in May 2018. 

His siblings include Krunal Pandya, who plays for the Mumbai Indians cricket team and Nataša Stanković who is a Slovenian tennis player; they are also married to each other Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder who has played for both Test and One Day International teams.

Hardik Pandya made his Test debut in 2017 against Sri Lanka, and since then he has amassed 532 runs at an average of 33.76. 

Hardik Pandya is also a useful T20I player, with 58 appearances to his name so far and an average of 20.48 including the final match of the 2019 World Cup which India won. 

Hardik Pandya's career highlight may well be scoring 183 not out against Australia in January 2016 - this was only the second time that India had reached 200+ in Tests.

He will be hoping to build on this success when he returns to international cricket later this year in England.

14. Mohammad Nabi

Afghanistan national cricket team

Career

• Afghanistan (2009–present)

Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder who has played for both Afghanistan and the national side. He made his Test debut against India in 2018, scoring a fifty and taking two wickets.

Mohammad Nabi is set to make his final appearance for Afghanistan when they take on Bangladesh in 2019. Mohammad Nabi made his international debut for Pakistan in 2009 against Scotland.

Mohammad Nabi has played 54 ODIs and 10 T20Is for Pakistan. Mohammad Nabi is a left-handed batsman and bowls right-arm off-spin. In 2017, he signed with Sunrisers Hyderabad as their overseas player for the upcoming season.

He was born on 19 April 1989 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan to a Pakistani father and an Iranian mother. 

Mohammedan Sporting Club picked him up from Quetta Gladiators during the 2016–17 season where he impressed batting at number seven and bowling medium-pace off-spinners around the wicket.

15. Alex Hales

England cricket team

Career

• 2008–present: Nottinghamshire
• 2012/13: Melbourne Renegades
• 2013/14: Adelaide Strikers
• 2014: Worcestershire
• 2014/15: Hobart Hurricanes
• 2015: Mumbai Indians
• 2018–2019,2021–present: Islamabad United
• 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• 2019: Rangpur Riders
• 2019: Barbados Tridents
• 2019: Durban Heat
• 2019/20–present: Sydney Thunder
• 2020: Karachi Kings
• 2021–present: Trent Rockets
• 2023: Desert Vipers

Alex Hales is an opening batter for England and made his Test debut in 2015 against South Africa. He has also played ODIs for England, making his debut against India in 2014.

Alex Hales was born on 3 January 1989 in Hillingdon, London and attended the independent Westminster School before studying at Durham University where he played for the Durham MCCU side.

After graduating from Durham with a degree in sports science, Hales worked as a cricket coach before signing up with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (NCC) in 2012 as their batting coach and mentor to young players.

In February 2016 it was announced that Alex had signed a two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire until the end of 2020 which would see him continue working alongside new head coach Matt Prior at Trent Bridge. 

A right-handed batsman and bowler, Alex has scored over 10,000 first class runs including five centuries while taking more than 1,700 wickets – both figures being club records when he joined Nottinghamshire in 2012.

16. Josh Hazlewood

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 57: 68: 37: 98, Runs scored: 445: 81: 21: 793, Batting average: 12.02: 20.25: 10.50: 11.32, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 39: 23*: 13*: 43*, Balls bowled: 12,235: 3,584: 832: 19,459, Wickets: 215: 107: 53: 360, Bowling average: 25.92: 25.82: 19.94: 24.69, 5 wickets in innings: 9: 3: 0: 11, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 6/67: 6/52: 4/12: 6/35, Catches/stumpings: 21/–: 21/–: 7/–: 37/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 57: 68: 37: 98
• Runs scored: 445: 81: 21: 793
• Batting average: 12.02: 20.25: 10.50: 11.32
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
• Top score: 39: 23*: 13*: 43*
• Balls bowled: 12,235: 3,584: 832: 19,459
• Wickets: 215: 107: 53: 360
• Bowling average: 25.92: 25.82: 19.94: 24.69
• 5 wickets in innings: 9: 3: 0: 11
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 6/67: 6/52: 4/12: 6/35
• Catches/stumpings: 21/–: 21/–: 7/–: 37/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 January 2023

Josh Hazlewood is a left-handed bowler who has played for Australia since 2010. He made his Test debut against India in 2014 and has notched up 440 caps overall.

Josh Hazlewood was born in Tamworth, New South Wales, in 1991. In 2018 he joined the Perth Scorchers as their new overseas player for the upcoming BBL season. 

Josh Hazlewood bowls right-arm fast medium which suits him well on slower pitches and he also bats at number six for Australia Josh Hazlewood made his Test debut for Australia in 2008 and has since played 57 matches, scoring 445 runs at an average of 12.02 with a top score of 39.

He is best known for his prowess as an ODI bowler where he has taken 68 wickets at an average of 20.25 and claimed 37 victims in 98 matches across all formats. 

In T20Is, Josh Hazlewood has been less successful, taking just 21 wickets at 10.50 with a highest score of 43 not out against West Indies in 2013/14 season.

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17. Aiden Markram

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 33: 44: 28: 86, Runs scored: 2,009: 1,088: 790: 6,009, Batting average: 34.05: 28.63: 39.50: 41.86, 100s/50s: 5/9: 0/5: 0/8: 17/27, Top score: 152: 96: 70: 204*, Balls bowled: 248: 444: 120: 856, Wickets: 2: 11: 6: 6, Bowling average: 65.00: 36.54: 24.66: 66.33, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/27: 2/18: 3/21: 2/27, Catches/stumpings: 32/–: 19/–: 22/–: 87/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 33: 44: 28: 86
• Runs scored: 2,009: 1,088: 790: 6,009
• Batting average: 34.05: 28.63: 39.50: 41.86
• 100s/50s: 5/9: 0/5: 0/8: 17/27
• Top score: 152: 96: 70: 204*
• Balls bowled: 248: 444: 120: 856
• Wickets: 2: 11: 6: 6
• Bowling average: 65.00: 36.54: 24.66: 66.33
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 2/27: 2/18: 3/21: 2/27
• Catches/stumpings: 32/–: 19/–: 22/–: 87/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 6 November 2022

Aiden Markram is a right-handed opening batsman who has played for South Africa since 2017. He made his Test debut against Bangladesh in September 2017 and scored 332 runs before being dropped from the side two months later.

In ODIs, he has scored 122 runs at an average of 33.33 including 4 half centuries so far. Aiden Markram is best known for his performances with the ball, where he's taken 49 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 3.25 during Tests and 36 wickets at an even better economy rate of 2.89 in ODIs.

Aiden Markram is a South African cricketer who has played for Northerns in the domestic T20 cricket competition and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

He made his Test debut against India at Centurion in November 2014, scoring 28 runs before being dismissed. In April 2018 he was named captain of Hampshire ahead of the season.

Which saw him score 1,088 runs from 44 matches at an average of 39.50 including two centuries – one against Somerset and another against Middlesex.

Aiden Markram made his One-Day International (ODI) debut for South Africa against India on 11 October 2022 at The Oval, scoring 41 not out while sharing a partnership with Quinton de Kock to help Cape Town secure victory by 7 wickets.

This was also his fourth ICC World Twenty20 appearance as he had previously represented them at both the 2016 and 2017 tournaments as well as representing Sri Lanka in their inaugural edition of 20Twenty earlier that year. 

He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after playing 86 Tests, 44 ODIs and 28 T20Is for South Africa.

18. Rashid Khan

Afghanistan national cricket team

Career

• Afghanistan (2015–present)

Rashid Khan is a young all-rounder who has been playing for Afghanistan since 2015. He made his Test debut in 2018 against India and has also played ODIs against Zimbabwe.

Rashid is known for his accuracy with the ball both batting and bowling, which makes him a valuable asset to any team he plays for. Rashid Khan is an all-rounder who has excelled in both the ODI and T20I formats.

He made his international debut for Pakistan in 2015 and has since been a regular player for their team. In 2018, he led Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory in the IPL final and was named the tournament's most valuable player (MVP).

Rashid also plays for Kent County Cricket Club in England's Premier League and has represented Pakistan at several global tournaments, including the ICC World Cup 2019 where they reached the semi-finals. 

In November 2021, he was selected as part of Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural Twenty20 International match against Sri Lanka later that month.

19. Aaron Finch

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Australia (2011-present)

Finch is an opening batter for Australia and has made Test debut in 2018. Finch was born in Colac, Victoria on 17 November 1986. He made his international debut for Australia in 2011 and played Tests until December 2018.

Finch's batting style revolves around attacking the strike early on with a mix of drives and cutters to get himself into scoring positions as quickly as possible - something which has helped him score centuries against both England and India previously.

His bowling style is slow left-arm orthodox which he uses to take wickets at a relatively low rate, averaging 32 per Test over his career so far (although he claimed 5/77 against Pakistan in his latest outing). Finch is a left-handed batsman who has played for Victoria since 2007.

He made his ODI debut in 2013 and scored his first ODI century against Sri Lanka later that year. Finch was named the Australian Cricketer of the Year in 2015, and won the ICC World T20 title with Australia that same year. 

In 2019, he signed with Surrey as their new captain, replacing Adam Zampa following Australia's loss to England at the 2019 Cricket World Cup final.

Finch is married to model Jesinta Campbell and they have two children together: daughter Ava Elizabeth (born 2016) and son Ace Lennox (born 2018). Aaron Finch plays for Victoria in both Twenty20s and ODIs.

20. Kane Williamson

New Zealand national cricket team

Career

• 2007/08–present: Northern Districts
• 2011–2012: Gloucestershire
• 2013–2018: Yorkshire
• 2015–2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• 2017: Barbados Tridents

Kane Williamson is a top-order batter for New Zealand and has played for the team since 2010. He made his Test debut in November 2010 against India and has gone on to play 242 Tests, scoring 38 centuries with three double-hundreds.

Williamson also represented New Zealand in One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 2010 to the present, amassing 161 caps in all which include two World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. 

With an average of over 50 runs per innings, Kane Williamson is one of the most successful batsmen for New Zealand during the modern era.

Kane Williamson is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for Northern Districts, Gloucestershire, and Yorkshire. He made his Test debut in 2007 against India and has since played 90 matches, scoring 158 runs with an average of 53.83. 

In ODIs, he has scored 87 runs with an average of 47.68 while in T20Is he has scored 157 runs at an average of 33.29, including two centuries and 17 fifty-plus scores to date.

Williamson was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2017 after leading New Zealand to their first-ever World Cup victory that year and also winning the CPL T20 title with Barbados Tridents that season as captain/coach). 

Kane Williamson is contracted to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad until 2022.

21. Glenn Phillips

New Zealand national cricket team

Career

• 2014/15–2021/2022: Auckland
• 2017–2020: Jamaica Tallawahs
• 2021–2022: Gloucestershire
• 2021: Welsh Fire
• 2021: Barbados Royals
• 2021: Rajasthan Royals
• 2022/23: Otago

Glenn Phillips is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who made his international debut for New Zealand in July 2022. He has played 27 Tests, 204 ODIs and one T20I for the Kiwis.

Glenn is married to former South African cricketer Dale Phillips and they have two children together. In December 2017, he was signed by Hampshire as their overseas player for the 2018 season after impressing with the Auckland Aces in New Zealand's domestic competition.

Phillip caught David Warner at short leg during Australia's first innings of the second Test match in Wellington which helped secure victory for the home side. Phillips was born in Auckland on 9 January 1995. 

He made his Test debut for New Zealand against Pakistan at Eden Park on 9 January 2023 and scored a duck.

Phillips also played ODIs and T20Is for the Kiwis before announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2020. After retiring, Phillips joined the coaching staff of Gloucestershire where he currently remains as an assistant coach to head coach Paul Farbrace.

In December 2021, Phillips was named Barbados' first-class captain following the resignation of Daren Powell, who had been appointed director of cricket earlier that year.

In October 2022, Phillips led Jamaica Tallawahs to their maiden Twenty20 International (T20I) victory over India at Sabina Park with figures of 2/11 from four overs including three wickets and an unbeaten 38 not out off 27 balls which helped secure a six-wicket win after being reduced to 17/5 down in chase.

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22. KL Rahul

India national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 43: 45: 70: 86, Runs scored: 2,547: 1,665: 2,209: 6,444, Batting average: 35.37: 45.00: 38.08: 45.70, 100s/50s: 7/13: 5/10: 2/21: 17/31, Top score: 199: 112: 110*: 337, Catches/stumpings: 50/–: 24/2: 23/1: 90/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 43: 45: 70: 86
• Runs scored: 2,547: 1,665: 2,209: 6,444
• Batting average: 35.37: 45.00: 38.08: 45.70
• 100s/50s: 7/13: 5/10: 2/21: 17/31
• Top score: 199: 112: 110*: 337
• Catches/stumpings: 50/–: 24/2: 23/1: 90/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 22 December 2022

KL Rahul is an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman who has played for India since 2014. He made his Test debut in December 2014 against Australia and last played in Bangladesh two years later.

In total, KL Rahul has scored 2,254 runs in 19 Tests and taken 39 catches with a batting average of 34.77 and a bowling average of 55.92 from 40 overs KL Rahul is a left-handed batsman and occasional offbreak bowler.

He made his Test debut for India in November 2016 against Zimbabwe. In the 2018–19 season, he scored 2,209 runs in 36 matches at an average of 45.70 with 10 fifty scores and 3 centuries. 

KL Rahul was born on 7 December 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka to Rohit and Manju Rahul, who are both doctors by profession.

Growing up, KL Rahul played cricket for various clubs including Vidyanagar Cricket Club (under 14), Royal Challengers Bangalore (under 19) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (under 21). 

KL Rahul has also represented India A regularly since 2012 and enjoyed some good results during that time including one victory over Australia A in 2014 under Mahela Jayawardene's captaincy which earned him the man-of-the-match award.

In February 2019 he was named as part of India’s squad for their series against England which started later that month but unfortunately injury ruled him out before any fixtures were played.

KL Rahul married physiotherapy student Anjali Mehta on 28 January 2020 at a ceremony held at Juhu Beach Mansion near Mumbai.

23. Glenn Maxwell

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Australia (2012–present)

Glenn Maxwell is a right-handed all-round batsman who has played for Australia since 2012. Glenn Maxwell was born in Kew, Victoria on October 14, 1988, and made his Test debut for Australia against India in March 2013.

In 2017, he scored centuries against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to help lead Australia to the final of the Asia Cup. He signed with Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the 2019 season. 

After leaving Australian team Melbourne Stars at the end of the 2018/19 season where he had captained them in their maiden appearance in first-class cricket's top division. Glenn Maxwell is a right-hander and bats left-handed.

Glenn Maxwell was born on 25 August 1992 in Melbourne, Victoria to parents Lesley and Bruce Maxwell. At the age of 16 years, 11 months and 26 days old he made his first-class debut for Victoria. 

Tasmania at the MCG in 2010/11 season He played 47 matches for Victorian during this period scoring 827 runs batting average of 36.80 with 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries In 2011, he transferred. 

Delhi Daredevils where he would play until 2018 when they were relegated to the T20I league He joined Melbourne Stars in 2019 who are currently competing in Big Bash League (BBL) where he has scored 572 runs from 10 innings averaging 34.33 with 1 century and 2 fifties In November 2016. 

It was announced that Glenn had signed a three-year contract with Rajasthan Royals as their overseas player for BBL|07 season onwards 8, however, due to an injury sustained by Alex Hales earlier in the same month. Glenn did not make his international debut yet but debuted later on as replacement captain. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore's match against Chennai Super Kings ended up winning RCB their 4th BBL title; becoming the only player (apart from Sachin Tendulkar) to win Champions Trophy - Domestic tournaments. 

Twenty-20s trophy twice consecutively while playing for a different team(RCB 2015 & KXIP 2017)9. 

He also became the only Australian cricketer apart from Steve Waugh & Ricky Ponting who have won both Test Match Cricket World Cup & ODI Series titles10.

24. Anrich Nortje

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 15: 17: 26: 63, Runs scored: 160: 25: 11: 879, Batting average: 8.00: 6.25: 2.20: 13.73, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/4, Top score: 40: 10: 4*: 79*, Balls bowled: 2,500: 784: 509: 10,507, Wickets: 57: 28: 29: 221, Bowling average: 27.52: 26.71: 21.20: 26.34, 5 wickets in innings: 3: 0: 0: 8, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 6/56: 4/51: 4/10: 6/44, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 3/–: 7/–: 13/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 15: 17: 26: 63
• Runs scored: 160: 25: 11: 879
• Batting average: 8.00: 6.25: 2.20: 13.73
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/4
• Top score: 40: 10: 4*: 79*
• Balls bowled: 2,500: 784: 509: 10,507
• Wickets: 57: 28: 29: 221
• Bowling average: 27.52: 26.71: 21.20: 26.34
• 5 wickets in innings: 3: 0: 0: 8
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 6/56: 4/51: 4/10: 6/44
• Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 3/–: 7/–: 13/–
• Source: ESPNCricInfo, 7 January 2023

Anrich Nortje was born on 16 November 1993 in Uitenhage, Cape Province, South Africa. Anrich Nortje is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler who has played for South Africa since 2019.

Anrich Nortje made his Test debut against India on 10 October 2019 and ended up making 338 runs at an average of 43.11 with a single century score of 129*. In ODIs he has managed to score 133 runs at an average of 26* with his maiden ODI hundred coming against Sri Lanka in March 2019.

He also represented the Proteas T20I side from their inaugural fixture in September 2019 where he took part in 85 balls before being dismissed by Shubham Ranatunga for 54 off 21 deliveries; however, the Proteas would go on to win the match by 5 wickets.

25. Moeen Ali

England cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 64: 122: 65: 198, Runs scored: 2,914: 2,033: 987: 11,334, Batting average: 28.29: 25.28: 22.95: 36.32, 100s/50s: 5/14: 3/5: 0/7: 20/69, Top score: 155*: 128: 72*: 250, Balls bowled: 11,854: 5,346: 763: 24,584, Wickets: 195: 95: 40: 382, Bowling average: 36.66: 49.93: 26.80: 37.93, 5 wickets in innings: 5: 0: 0: 12, 10 wickets in match: 1: 0: 0: 2, Best bowling: 6/53: 4/46: 3/24: 6/29, Catches/stumpings: 40/–: 36/–: 14/–: 120/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 64: 122: 65: 198
• Runs scored: 2,914: 2,033: 987: 11,334
• Batting average: 28.29: 25.28: 22.95: 36.32
• 100s/50s: 5/14: 3/5: 0/7: 20/69
• Top score: 155*: 128: 72*: 250
• Balls bowled: 11,854: 5,346: 763: 24,584
• Wickets: 195: 95: 40: 382
• Bowling average: 36.66: 49.93: 26.80: 37.93
• 5 wickets in innings: 5: 0: 0: 12
• 10 wickets in match: 1: 0: 0: 2
• Best bowling: 6/53: 4/46: 3/24: 6/29
• Catches/stumpings: 40/–: 36/–: 14/–: 120/–

Moeen Ali is an all-rounder who has played for England since 2014. He was born in Birmingham, England and is of Pakistani descent. Moeen Ali started his career as a left-handed batsman but has developed into a right-arm off break bowler as well.

In 2017/18 he helped England win the Ashes against Australia and cemented himself as one of the country's most successful players ever. 

Moeen Ali has also represented Pakistan at international level and won several caps, including during the 2015 World Cup where he starred in Pakistan's semi-final victory over South Africa before losing to India in the final stages of the tournament.

Moeen Ali is a left-handed batsman who bowls right arm orthodox. Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 against Sri Lanka and has since played 15 Tests, scoring 664 runs at an average of 30.05 with two centuries and five half-centuries. 

In ODIs, Moeen has scored 962 runs at an average of 34.16 with three hundreds and twelve fifties while taking 33 wickets at 36.88 including four ten-wicket hauls - the best figures of his career to date are 12/107 against Zimbabwe in 2018 which included 5 for 54 from nine overs on the final day to secure victory for England.

His T20I record reads: 118 runs (with one fifty) from 8 matches at 19 batting averages between 18 balls per over.

26. JJ Smit

Namibia national cricket team

Career

• Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 21: 32: 41: 91, Runs scored: 559: 564: 1,100: 1,630, Batting average: 31.05: 33.17: 18.33: 27.16, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/2: 0/3: 1/4, Top score: 94: 71: 77: 120, Balls bowled: 720: 576: 4,760: 3,967, Wickets: 26: 34: 82: 98, Bowling average: 21.50: 19.26: 32.43: 31.67, 5 wickets in innings: 2: 1: 1: 3, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/26: 6/10: 5/29: 5/26, Catches/stumpings: 8/0: 15/0: 13/0: 34/0
• Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
• Matches: 21: 32: 41: 91
• Runs scored: 559: 564: 1,100: 1,630
• Batting average: 31.05: 33.17: 18.33: 27.16
• 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/2: 0/3: 1/4
• Top score: 94: 71: 77: 120
• Balls bowled: 720: 576: 4,760: 3,967
• Wickets: 26: 34: 82: 98
• Bowling average: 21.50: 19.26: 32.43: 31.67
• 5 wickets in innings: 2: 1: 1: 3
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 5/26: 6/10: 5/29: 5/26
• Catches/stumpings: 8/0: 15/0: 13/0: 34/0
• Source: Cricinfo, 29 November 2022

JJ Smit is a talented all-rounder who has excelled for Namibia in both Test and ODI cricket. He made his debut for the national side in April 2019, and has since played in three ODIs and two T20Is.

JJ Smit bowls right-arm medium fast, and bats left-handed. He is an exciting talent whose performances will be key if Namibia are to progress further at international level. 

JJ Smit is a South African cricketer who has played first-class cricket for Western Province and Test cricket for the Proteas.

JJ Smit was born on 1 January 1988 in Paarl, South Africa. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Centurion in 2006, scoring an unbeaten 41 from 43 balls to help his side win by five wickets. 

Smit scored centuries against Bangladesh (104 not out) and Zimbabwe (123 not out), both of which were World Cup matches, as well as taking 5/27 in the final against England at St Lucia to help take his team to their first world title since 1992.

He also claimed three catches during the tournament - one apiece off Mohammad Ashraful, Shahid Afridi and James Anderson - making him arguably the most successful fielder of the event overall. 

In 2011 he toured India with South Africa A where he scored 167 runs at an average of 55 including two half centuries before returning home to play domestic cricket again with Western Province until 2016 when he signed up with Sussex County Cricket Club ahead of that year's English county season.

27. Adam Zampa

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20, Matches: 76: 72: 119: 218, Runs scored: 206: 48: 715: 255, Batting average: 9.36: 6.00: 15.21: 6.53, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/3: 0/0, Top score: 36: 13*: 66: 23, Balls bowled: 4,014: 1,541: 6,419: 4,585, Wickets: 127: 82: 194: 253, Bowling average: 28.66: 21.71: 29.42: 22.07, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1: 1: 3, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/35: 5/19: 5/35: 6/19, Catches/stumpings: 16/–: 10/—: 26/–: 31/—
• Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20
• Matches: 76: 72: 119: 218
• Runs scored: 206: 48: 715: 255
• Batting average: 9.36: 6.00: 15.21: 6.53
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/3: 0/0
• Top score: 36: 13*: 66: 23
• Balls bowled: 4,014: 1,541: 6,419: 4,585
• Wickets: 127: 82: 194: 253
• Bowling average: 28.66: 21.71: 29.42: 22.07
• 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1: 1: 3
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 5/35: 5/19: 5/35: 6/19
• Catches/stumpings: 16/–: 10/—: 26/–: 31/—
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 November 2022

Adam Zampa is a right-handed bowler and bats Right-handed. Born on March 31st 1992, Adam Zampa made his international debut for Australia in the 2016 ODI series against New Zealand.

In October 2017, he was named in the Melbourne Stars squad for their inaugural T20 Big Bash League season. He has played 82 Twenty20 Internationals for Australia, scoring 212 runs at an average of 16.82 with 2 half centuries and 4 fifties to his name so far.

Adam is contracted to Cricket Victoria until the end of 2020/21 seasons and will then join Sydney Thunder for BBL|19 & 20 Adam Zampa is a right-arm off spinner who has represented Australia in three different formats of the game. 

He made his international debut for New South Wales in 2012, and quickly established himself as one of the country's most promising prospects.

In 2013, he was signed by Sydney Thunder, where he played until 2019 before joining South Australia in 2020. His performances with both teams have seen him capped at various levels – including T20I and ODI cricket – and earn him numerous awards along the way. 

Adam currently represents New South Wales in all forms of the game, but is widely tipped to make an impact for Australia during their upcoming tour to India later this year.

28. Devon Conway

New Zealand national cricket team

Career

• 2008/09–2016/17: Gauteng
• 2010/11–2011/12: Dolphins
• 2013/14–2016/17: Highveld Lions
• 2017/18–present: Wellington
• 2021: Somerset
• 2021: Southern Brave
• 2022-present: Chennai Super Kings

Devon Conway is a top-order batter for New Zealand and has played in every Test, ODI and T20I match since his debut in 2021. Devon was born in Johannesburg but moved to Auckland when he was young.

He attended St Kentigern's Collegiate School before playing cricket for North Harbour Breakers. Devon made his first-class debut for the Northern Knights during the 2016–17 season and scored a century against Otago Central in February 2017.

In March 2019, Devon signed with Wellington Phoenix ahead of the 2020–21 Australian National Cricket League (ANZAC).

Season as they prepared to join international cricket competitions again following their suspension from all global tournaments due to doping offenses committed by some members of their squad between 2015 and 2018.

After impressing on loan at Tasmanian Devilbats throughout the Major Series Cricket (MSC) competition, Devon made his international return at number four position for New Zealand’s two-match series against England that started on 2 June 2021.

He went on to score 281 runs at an average of 43 making him one of only three players ever to score 1000 runs or more batting fourth or lower down the order – alongside Brian Lara and Rahul Dravid Devon also took 3 wickets conceding 30 runs each.

Which helped win both matches including being named man of the match in both games; this led him into contention for selection for New Zealand’s upcoming tour of Pakistan starting 2 January 2023.

Where he would make his last appearance before retiring from International cricket aged 31 years old Following retirement from International cricket.

Dev will move back home to Wellington and continue working as a business consultant while also taking up opportunities offered by various teams within domestic NZA Grade Cricket.

29. Marcus Stoinis

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20, Matches: 55: 51: 104: 210, Runs scored: 1,284: 803: 2,643: 4,319, Batting average: 29.55: 29.74: 31.09: 30.85, 100s/50s: 1/6: 0/2: 4/14: 1/21, Top score: 146*: 78: 146*: 147*, Balls bowled: 1,608: 428: 2,930: 1,754, Wickets: 36: 18: 74: 94, Bowling average: 44.30: 34.11: 36.83: 27.86, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 3/16: 3/34: 4/43: 4/15, Catches/stumpings: 13/–: 16/–: 31/–: 52/–
• Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20
• Matches: 55: 51: 104: 210
• Runs scored: 1,284: 803: 2,643: 4,319
• Batting average: 29.55: 29.74: 31.09: 30.85
• 100s/50s: 1/6: 0/2: 4/14: 1/21
• Top score: 146*: 78: 146*: 147*
• Balls bowled: 1,608: 428: 2,930: 1,754
• Wickets: 36: 18: 74: 94
• Bowling average: 44.30: 34.11: 36.83: 27.86
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 3/16: 3/34: 4/43: 4/15
• Catches/stumpings: 13/–: 16/–: 31/–: 52/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 November 2022

Marcus Stoinis was born on August 16th, 1989 in Perth, Western Australia. Marcus played cricket for his school and club teams before making his debut for the Australian national side in 2015 against England.

Marcus has been a regular member of the Australian team since then and has featured in many important matches including the ICC World Cup Qualifiers which saw Australia qualify for their first ever world cup.

Outside of cricket, Marcus is involved with coaching young athletes and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. He also speaks regularly to media outlets about cricketing topics Marcus Stoinis made his international debut for Australia in the T20I format against England on 31 August 2015.

He has since played 104 matches, including 54 in the T20I format, with a total of 210 runs scored and 54 wickets taken. 

Marcus is an all-rounder who can bat anywhere in the order and bowl right-arm off spin. He was signed by Perth Scorchers for AUD $1 million (USD 875,000) during the 2012/13 season and has been playing for Melbourne Stars since then.

In 2018 he was named captain of Delhi Daredevils following Ross Taylor's retirement from cricketing competitions Marcus will lead his team when they take on Afghanistan in their last T20I match of 2022.

30. Chris Gayle

West Indies cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 103: 301: 79: 180, Runs scored: 7,214: 10,480: 1,899: 13,226, Batting average: 42.18: 37.83: 27.92: 44.83, 100s/50s: 15/37: 25/54: 2/14: 32/64, Top score: 333: 215: 117: 333, Balls bowled: 7,109: 7,424: 381: 12,511, Wickets: 73: 167: 20: 132, Bowling average: 42.73: 35.48: 22.00: 39.34, 5 wickets in innings: 2: 1: 0: 2, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/34: 5/46: 2/15: 5/34, Catches/stumpings: 96/–: 124/–: 20/–: 158/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 103: 301: 79: 180
• Runs scored: 7,214: 10,480: 1,899: 13,226
• Batting average: 42.18: 37.83: 27.92: 44.83
• 100s/50s: 15/37: 25/54: 2/14: 32/64
• Top score: 333: 215: 117: 333
• Balls bowled: 7,109: 7,424: 381: 12,511
• Wickets: 73: 167: 20: 132
• Bowling average: 42.73: 35.48: 22.00: 39.34
• 5 wickets in innings: 2: 1: 0: 2
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 5/34: 5/46: 2/15: 5/34
• Catches/stumpings: 96/–: 124/–: 20/–: 158/–
• Source: ESPNCricinfo, 6 November 2021

Chris Gayle is an all-rounder who has played for West Indies since 1999. He is known as Universe Boss due to his powerful hitting and bowling abilities.

Gayle has scored over 3,000 runs in Tests and more than 10,000 in ODIs. He was the leading run scorer at the 2015 World Cup where he helped West Indies win their first ever title.

In January 2018, Gayle announced that he would be retiring from international cricket after the next World Cup in late 2019. Chris Gayle was born on 21 September 1979 in Kingston, Jamaica Chris Gayle is a Jamaican international cricketer who made his Test debut in 2000 against Zimbabwe.

He has since played 79 Tests, scoring over 10,000 runs with 38 centuries and 22 50s. Gayle also holds the record for the most T20I wickets with 252 career dismissals. 

In ODIs, he has scored over 11,000 runs with 51 half-centuries and 37 centuries to date - making him one of the deadliest bowlers in world cricket today.

Chris Gayle is currently contracted to play for Jamaica Tallawahs until 2022.

31. Steve Smith

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Australia (2010–present)

Smith is a right-handed batsman and bowler who has represented Australia since 2010. He made his Test debut in 2010 against Pakistan and has played 41 matches, last appearing in the third test against South Africa in January 2023.

Smith averages 34.87 with the bat over 41 Tests and took nine wickets at an average of 33.29 including two five-wicket hauls; he also scored three centuries (against India, Sri Lanka and South Africa). 

In ODIs, Smith has averaged 25 with the bat from 58 innings and taken 38 wickets at an average of 30.66 – again including two five-wicket hauls – while scoring four centuries (against Zimbabwe, England, New Zealand and Bangladesh).

A gifted left-arm spinner who first came to prominence as part of NSW's junior academy team that won the 2009–10 National Youth Championship title, Smith was called up for Australian ODI cricket following impressive domestic performances for NSW.

His List A debut came later that year when he replaced injured Nathan Bracken as Tasmania's second overseas player during their domestic one-day cup campaign. Smith ended up playing all six games for Tasmania that season taking 24 wickets at an average of 26.

After leaving school to focus on his international career full-time, Steve Smith was rewarded with selection in Australia’s Twenty20 International squad ahead of the 2012 ICC World Twenty20. 

Making his T20I debut in late November 2011 against the Netherlands, Smith went on to play 29 more matches before being omitted from the final 15-man squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

 Qualifiers due to concerns about burnout after consecutive long tours highlighted by back-to-back Ashes series wins where he played every match bar one.

32. Joe Root

England cricket team

Career

• England (2012–present)

Joe Root is a top-order batsman for England and was named Man of the Match in his Test debut against India. He has been a regular in the test team since 2012, scoring over 2,000 runs in that time.

Root also enjoys batting at number 3 or 4 in the order and has had some success with both bat and ball throughout his career to date.  

As well as playing international cricket for England, Joe Root is also a part of Yorkshire County Cricket Club where he began his professional career back in the 2009/10 season.

Joe Root is a powerful batsman who has excelled in all three formats of the game. He made his Test debut in 2009 and went on to score 10,629 runs at an average of 49.43 over 127 matches. In ODIs, he scored 6,207 runs at an average of 50.05, 158 times reaching the 100-run mark. 

He also played 195 T20s for Yorkshire and Sydney Thunder and was successful with 16 hundred (including two double centuries) and 36 fifties during this period as well His most recent achievement came when he led.

England to victory over India in the 2019 ICC Champions Trophy final which secured their place in the 2020 Olympics football tournament.

33. Sean Williams

Zimbabwe national cricket team

Career

• Zimbabwe (2005–present)

Sean Williams was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 26 September 1986. Sean is an all-rounder and has played for Zimbabwe since 2005. He made his Test debut against the West Indies in March 2013 and last played a Test match against Afghanistan in March 2021.

Sean's father, Collin Williams, also played for Zimbabwe as a left-handed batsman and bowler. Sean has two brothers - Matthew and Michael - both of whom are cricket players too. In addition to playing cricket, Sean enjoys golfing and cycling - he even competed at the 2015 World Championships in Qatar.

Outside of cricket, Sean works as an accountant with Ernst & Young LLP (a multinational accounting firm). He lives with his wife Alina and their daughter Ayla together in Harare, Zimbabwe. Sean Williams made his debut for Matabeleland Tuskers in the 2004-05 season.

Sean has played 139 ODIs and 63 T20Is for Zimbabwe, scoring 1,326 runs at an average of 44.40 with 4 100s/the 50s to his name.

He was part of the Western Warriors side that won the Ford Trophy in 2009 and also represented them in two IPL seasons (2013–14 and 2014). In December 2018 he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after playing 66 matches for Zimbabwe over 16 years.

34. Adil Rashid

England cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 19: 119: 88: 175, Runs scored: 540: 675: 91: 6,822, Batting average: 19.28: 17.76: 6.50: 32.48, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 0/0: 10/37, Top score: 61: 69: 22: 180, Balls bowled: 3,816: 5,939: 1,826: 29,901, Wickets: 60: 169: 89: 512, Bowling average: 39.83: 33.30: 25.69: 35.05, 5 wickets in innings: 2: 2: 0: 20, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1, Best bowling: 5/49: 5/27: 4/2: 7/107, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 39/–: 23/–: 79/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 19: 119: 88: 175
• Runs scored: 540: 675: 91: 6,822
• Batting average: 19.28: 17.76: 6.50: 32.48
• 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 0/0: 10/37
• Top score: 61: 69: 22: 180
• Balls bowled: 3,816: 5,939: 1,826: 29,901
• Wickets: 60: 169: 89: 512
• Bowling average: 39.83: 33.30: 25.69: 35.05
• 5 wickets in innings: 2: 2: 0: 20
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 1
• Best bowling: 5/49: 5/27: 4/2: 7/107
• Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 39/–: 23/–: 79/–

Adil Rashid is a right-handed bowler who has played for England since 2009. He made his Test debut in 2015 against Pakistan and has taken wickets in each of the last three Tests he has played.

Outside of cricket, Adil Rashid is an accountant by profession and works as a finance controller for a manufacturing company. 

Dil was born on 17 February 1988 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England to parents from Bangladesh who had migrated to the UK in the 1970s Adil Rashid made his Test debut for England against India in 2009 and has since played 119 matches for the side.

He has also represented Yorkshire in domestic cricket, scoring 540 runs at an average of 19.28 and playing 175 T20Is. In February 2019, he was named in England's squad for the first time in over two years for their series against South Africa but did not play a single game as they were whitewashed 4-0. 

The left-arm orthodox spinner is also contracted to play with Dhaka Dynamites (T20I) and Punjab Kings (ODI) until 2022 respectively.

35. Dawid Malan

England cricket team

Career

• England (2017–present)

Dawid Malan is an English batsman who made his Test debut in 2017. He has played for England since then and was part of the side that won the Ashes in 2018.

Dawid Malan is a left-handed top-order batsman and bowls Right-arm leg break. Dawid Malan's brother, Charl, also plays cricket for England and they have been teammates on several occasions.

In 2021, he will be 35 years old which makes him one of the older players in international cricket at this moment in time Dawid Malan made his first-class debut for Middlesex in 2005 and has since played for a number of teams in England, most notably Boland.

He made his ODI debut against Ireland on 3 May 2019 and is also eligible to play T20Is. Malan is currently contracted to Yorkshire until 2021 and will be part of their 2020/21 campaign. 

Dawid has been prolific with the bat over the years, scoring 2,851 runs at an average of 35.14 across all formats - including two centuries - which makes him one of the leading batsmen in English domestic cricket today.

Blessed with strong batting skills on both sides of the wicket, Dawid's ability to score off any type or length of ball could prove crucial for whichever team he plays for next season.

36. Shadab Khan

Pakistan national cricket team

Career

• 2015: Rawalpindi Rams
• 2016–present: K-Electric
• 2017–present: Islamabad United
• 2017: Trinbago Knight Riders
• 2017: Brisbane Heat
• 2019: Guyana Amazon Warriors
• 2019–present: Northern
• 2019/20: Dhaka Platoon
• 2021/22: Sydney Sixers
• 2022: Yorkshire
• 2022/23: Hobart Hurricanes

Shadab Khan made his Test debut in April 2017 against the West Indies and has since played 21 Tests. He was also part of Pakistan's World Cup squad, but did not feature in any matches.

Shadab is a right-handed batsman and bowls Right-arm leg break. In December 2018, he was named in the squad for Pakistan's tour of England later that year. Shadab Khan made his Test debut for Pakistan against the West Indies in March 2017.

He has since played 53 matches, including 22 T20Is, and is currently playing for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Shadab was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab on 26 March 1995. He started playing cricket at a young age and represented various schools teams before making his first-class debut for Rawalpindi Rams in 2015.

He was named as captain of K-Electric ahead of the 2018 PSL season and led them to victory in the tournament final that year. 

In January 2019, he signed with Guyana Amazon Warriors becoming their fifth overseas player following Quinton de Kock, Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum and Dinesh Chandimal.

Shadab has also appeared for Yorkshire County Cricket Club during their inaugural campaign in Division Two of the English domestic league system but left midway through the season after sustaining an injury.

Although not originally from Karachi or Sindh province like many other Pakistani cricketers, Shadab considers himself a Punjabiistani because his family comes from Lahore.

37. Mitchell Starc

Australian Men’s Cricket Team

Career

• Australia (2010–present)

Mitchell Starc is a left-handed bowler who represented Australia in international cricket. He made his Test debut against New Zealand in December 2011 and has since played 52 Tests, taking 546 wickets at an average of 28.68.

In the Twenty20 format, he has also been successful, bagging 306 wickets for Australia at an impressive average of 23.92 over 54 matches. Mitchell and his brother Brandon both play for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Mitchell Starc is an Australian cricketer who made his Test debut in November 2012 against Pakistan. He has since scored over 2,700 runs in Tests and taken 13 wickets at a bowling average of 22.74, making him one of the most successful fast bowlers in international cricket.

Mitchell Starc also plays Twenty20 Internationals for Australia and has been very successful with them, taking 94 wickets at an average of 20.77 across 59 matches to date. 

He was named Player-of-the-Year by Cricket Australia in 2017 and is well on course to win it again this year after spearheading the side's attack during their ongoing tour of India so far.

38. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Afghanistan national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20, Matches: 1: 55: 36: 199, Runs scored: 18: 97: 32: 270, Batting average: 9.00: 6.92: 8.00: 7.50, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 15: 18*: 18: 27, Balls bowled: 90: 2,889: 804: 4,516, Wickets: 1: 79: 49: 223, Bowling average: 75.00: 24.75: 17.02: 22.36, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 1: 2, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 1/75: 5/50: 5/20: 5/15, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 9/–: 6/–: 39/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20
• Matches: 1: 55: 36: 199
• Runs scored: 18: 97: 32: 270
• Batting average: 9.00: 6.92: 8.00: 7.50
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
• Top score: 15: 18*: 18: 27
• Balls bowled: 90: 2,889: 804: 4,516
• Wickets: 1: 79: 49: 223
• Bowling average: 75.00: 24.75: 17.02: 22.36
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 1: 2
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 1/75: 5/50: 5/20: 5/15
• Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 9/–: 6/–: 39/–
• Source: Cricinfo, 30 December 2022

Mujeeb was born on March 28, 2001 in Khost, Afghanistan. He is a right-handed batsman and bowler who has represented Afghanistan since 2017. Mujeeb made his international debut during the 2017 ICC World Twenty20 in India where he played against Bangladesh.

In November 2018, he scored 110 not out for Kabul Eagles in an Afghan Premier League match against Kandahar Royals which helped them to win by eight wickets. 

Mujeeb is the younger brother of Noor Ali Zadran and cousin of Ibrahim Zadran both of whom also play international cricket for Afghanistan Mujeeb made his Twenty20 International debut for Afghanistan against Zimbabwe in February 2018.

He has played first-class cricket for Nangarhar Leopards and Kings XI Punjab since 2017. In January 2019, he was named in the Pakistan squad for the One Day International series against Sri Lanka, but did not play a match due to injury. 

Mujeeb is originally from Spin Ghar Region in Afghanistan and is now a citizen of India after playing domestic cricket there from 2017 onwards. 

He made his Test debut for Afghanistan against Ireland in December 2017, scoring 32 runs off 43 balls before being dismissed LBW by Gary Wilson.

His final ODI appearance came on 30 November 2022 against Sri Lanka at Dambulla Stadium. Mujeeb also plays T20I cricket for Afghanistan, making his debut versus Zimbabwe in February 2018 and last appearing 4 November 2022 against Australia at the Brisbane Heat Cricket Ground.

39. Quinton de Kock

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• South Africa (2012–present)

Quinton de Kock is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman who has represented South Africa since 2012. De Kock made his Test debut in 2014 against Australia and has played regularly in the side ever since.

De Kock is known for his strong batting skills, which have been on display throughout his career both at the domestic level and internationally. 

He was named man of the series against India in 2018, after captaining South Africa to victory in three Tests during that tour.

Outside of cricket, de Kock enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as playing golf - he has won several amateur tournaments over the years. 

Quinton de Kock is a South African cricketer who has played for the Highveld Lions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in domestic cricket.

De Kock made his Test debut against India in November 2012 and went on to play 54 matches for the Proteas before retiring from international cricket in December 2018. 

In the T20I format, he has been one of the leading run-makers for South Africa with 74 scores over 51 innings including six centuries and 20 half-centuries. He was part of the Cape Town Blitz side which won its first-ever T20 title during the 2019 season.

De Kock is also an allrounder who has taken 94 wickets at an average of 31 with best figures of 5/25 against New Zealand in 2017 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament final match.

40. Pathum Nissanka

Sri Lanka national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 9: 17: 36: 40, Runs scored: 537: 454: 1,015: 3,939, Batting average: 38.36: 26.71: 30.76: 63.53, 100s/50s: 1/5: 1/3: 0/9: 14/18, Top score: 103: 137: 75: 217, Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 5/–: 9/–: 20/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 9: 17: 36: 40
• Runs scored: 537: 454: 1,015: 3,939
• Batting average: 38.36: 26.71: 30.76: 63.53
• 100s/50s: 1/5: 1/3: 0/9: 14/18
• Top score: 103: 137: 75: 217
• Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 5/–: 9/–: 20/–
• Source: Cricinfo, 10 January 2023
• Medal record, , Representing  Sri Lanka, Men's Cricket, South Asian Games, : 2019 Kathmandu/Pokhara: Team
• Representing  Sri Lanka
• Men's Cricket
• South Asian Games
• : 2019 Kathmandu/Pokhara: Team

Pathum Nissanka is a right-handed batsman who made his international debut for Sri Lanka in March 2021. He has since played 38 Tests, 47 ODIs and 10 T20Is for the nation.

Pathum Nissanka has been successful in all formats of the game, recording over 2,000 runs at an average of 36.27 across all three formats combined. 

The 24-year-old currently plays for Colombo Cricket Club in Sri Lanka's domestic competitions and is one of the most promising young players in world cricket today Pathum Nissanka is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has played for Badureliya and currently plays for Nondescripts Cricket Club.

Pathum was born on the 16th of January, 1993 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He made his first-class debut at the age of just 18 years old in February 2011 against Tamil Nadu. 

In September 2017 he helped Badureliya win their first-ever domestic title when they beat Kandy by innings and 64 runs in the final game of the season. 

Pathum also represented Sri Lanka Under-19s before making his Test debut against Pakistan in May 2015 at Dhaka; however, he only managed to score 9 runs from 10 balls before being dismissed LBW.

41. Martin Guptill

New Zealand national cricket team

Career

• 2005/06–present: Auckland
• 2011–2012, 2015: Derbyshire
• 2012/13: Sydney Thunder
• 2013–2014, 2016–2017: Guyana Amazon Warriors
• 2015: St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
• 2016: Mumbai Indians
• 2016: Lancashire
• 2017: Kings XI Punjab
• 2018–2019: Worcestershire
• 2018: Barbados Tridents
• 2019: Sunrisers Hyderabad
• 2021: Karachi Kings
• 2022/23: Melbourne Renegades
• 2023: Quetta Gladiators

Martin Guptill is a right-handed opening batter for New Zealand. He made his Test debut in 2009 against India and has since played 43 matches, scoring 973 runs with an average of 34.09.

In the shorter forms of the game he is also very effective, having scored over 1000 runs in First Class cricket and averaging 50 in T20s. A powerful hitter of the ball, Martin Guptill often opens the batting with top scorers like Kane Williamson or Ross Taylor at number 3 or 4 in New Zealand's line-up.

Originally from Auckland, Martin now plays club cricket for Wellington Phoenix and Western Storm respectively where he also bowls off break overs as well as batting lower down the order to give other batsmen time to get their eye in during innings long spells. 

Martin Guptill is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for his country since 2005 and made his international debut in 2009.

He was part of the Auckland squad that won the 2010/11 domestic T20 competition, before being signed by Sydney Thunder for their inaugural season in the IPL. 

Guptill enjoyed another successful year with Mumbai Indians in 2016, scoring 1,181 runs at an average of 38.90 including five centuries and two half-centuries en route to winning both the Indian Premier League (IPL) Player of the Tournament award and ESPNcricinfo's Cricketer of the Year accolade.

In 2017 he joined Kings XI Punjab on a Kolpak deal, but struggled with form as they were relegated from first division cricket midway through the season; nevertheless.

He finished as one of their leading run-scorers with 692 runs at 31.07 averaging over 40 per innings including three centuries and five fifties across all formats combined. 

The 2018/19 season saw him sign for Worcestershire County Cricket Club where he scored heavily throughout September culminating in becoming only just the sixth player ever to score 1000 plus runs in each format of T20I & ODI cricket. 

When he reached 1100 not out against Somerset on 14th December 2018 - equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record for most aggregate scores across all versions if Twenty20Is & ODIs respectively (Sachin Tendulkar: 1135*).

This success led him to be awarded International Cricket Council’s Global Ambassador status for 2019 alongside other ICC Ambassadors such as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers which will see Martin tour various countries around world promoting cricket whilst also engaging with local communities.

42. Jasprit Bumrah

India national cricket team

Career

• India (2016–present)

Jasprit Bumrah is a right-handed bowler who has played for India since 2016. He took wickets with both his fast bowling and batting, helping India to win the 2017 ICC World Cup.

In 2019, he was named the Indian Cricketer of the Year. Jasprit's wife Sanjana Ganesan is also an international cricketer and they have two young children together. Bumrah made his Test debut against South Africa in January 2018.

He has since played three more Tests and is currently on international duty with India in the ongoing series against England. In ODIs, Bumrah has had a much better time to date - he's scored 45 runs from 70 matches at an average of 6.42 while taking four wickets at an economy rate of 4.00 per over.

His best performance came during India's successful campaign to win the T20I World Cup earlier this year; he took five wickets in five matches as part of the Mumbai Indians' run to the final victory over Australia.

43. Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka national cricket team

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 2: 9: 24: 3, Runs scored: 59: 28: 20: 72, Batting average: 19.66: 28.00: 4.00: 14.40, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 38: 11*: 7*: 24, Balls bowled: 365: 492: 552: 414, Wickets: 5: 10: 22: 8, Bowling average: 37.60: 33.40: 27.27: 29.25, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/28: 4/37: 3/17: 5/76, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 3/–: 7/0: 1/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 2: 9: 24: 3
• Runs scored: 59: 28: 20: 72
• Batting average: 19.66: 28.00: 4.00: 14.40
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
• Top score: 38: 11*: 7*: 24
• Balls bowled: 365: 492: 552: 414
• Wickets: 5: 10: 22: 8
• Bowling average: 37.60: 33.40: 27.27: 29.25
• 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
• Best bowling: 2/28: 4/37: 3/17: 5/76
• Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 3/–: 7/0: 1/–
• Source: Cricinfo, 7 January 2023

Maheesh Theekshana is a Sri Lankan bowler who made his Test debut in July 2022 against Australia. He has since played three more Tests, as well as 20 ODIs and 3 T20Is for his country.

In all forms of the game, Maheesh Theekshana has proven himself to be a consistent performer with the ball, able to swing it both ways off the deck. Maheesh Theekshana is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has played for Jaffna Kings and Chennai Super Kings in the domestic circuit.

He made his first-class debut for Jaffna Kings in 2018 and was part of their squad that won the Premier League Tournament later that year. 

In 2019, he represented Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy and picked up eight wickets from six matches. In February 2020, he was called up to play for Sri Lanka's Test team against New Zealand but did not feature in any matches during that tour.

Later that year, he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Ruhuna International Cricket Stadium and finished with figures of 2/28 from seven overs bowled.

He followed this match with an appearance in T20I cricket when he took 3/17 off four overs to help Sri Lanka seal a win against Bangladesh at Kandy Sports Club Ground.

In November 2020, Maheesh signed a three-year contract with Chennai Super Kings ahead of their inaugural season as franchise members of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

44. Rilee Rossouw

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• 2007/08–2012/13: Free State
• 2007/08–2016/17: Knights
• 2012: Basnahira Cricket Dundee
• 2014–2015: Royal Challengers Bangalore
• 2017–2019: Quetta Gladiators 
• 2017–2019: Hampshire (squad no. 30)
• 2017: Khulna Titans
• 2018: Tshwane Spartans
• 2019: Rangpur Riders 
• 2019/20: Khulna Tigers
• 2020–present: Multan Sultans
• 2020/21: Melbourne Renegades
• 2021/22–present: Free State
• 2022: Somerset (squad no. 4)
• 2022: Oval Invincibles
• 2022/23: Sydney Thunder
• 2023-present: Pretoria Capitals

Rossouw made her international debut for South Africa in August 2014 and has since played in over 50 ODIs and 25 T20Is. She is a left-handed batter and bowls right-arm off break.

Rossouw has been one of the most consistent performers for South Africa, scoring runs at an impressive rate both domestically and internationally. In March 2017, she was named as captain of the Southern Stars team for the Women's World Twenty20 tournament in England later that year.

Rilee Rossouw is a South African cricketer who has played for the Multan Sultans in domestic cricket and for the Free State Tuskers in international matches. 

He made his debut for South Africa in November 2015, playing against Zimbabwe. Rossouw was born on 24 October 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In February 2018, he was named the captain of Tshwane Spartans ahead of the 2018/19 season after previous captain Andile Phehlukwayo departed to play county cricket in England. 

Rossouw has also represented Hampshire in English County Cricket League (ECCL) fixtures over two seasons from 2017 to 2019, making 27 appearances and scoring 945 runs at an average of 36.16 with two centuries and three fifties during that time span.

He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for South Africa against Netherlands on 6 November 2022 at Kingsmead Stadium. In this match, he scored 23 not out off just 14 deliveries while taking 2 wickets with figures of 3/25 – both career bests – as South Africa won by nine runs.

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45. Ricky Ponting

Tasmania cricket team

Career

• Australia (1995–2012)

Ricky Ponting was born in Launceston, Tasmania on December 19th 1974. He started playing cricket at an early age and became one of Australia's most successful batsmen.

Ricky Ponting achieved international recognition with the Australian side from 1995 to 2012 and holds many records including being the first player to score 10 000 runs for his country.

In February of 2012, it was announced that Ricky Ponting would retire from all forms of cricket after the tour of India later that year which he ended up captaining the Aussies to victory in their last series against India as captain.

Outside of cricket, Ricky is married to Bea and they have two children together; son Max and daughter Harper-Rose who both play cricket themselves.

After retiring from professional sports, he has continued working as a commentator for Fox Sports alongside former teammate Michael Clarke among other roles within the sporting industry.

46. Ben Stokes

England cricket team

Career

• England (2011–present)

Ben Stokes is an all-rounder who has represented England since 2011. He made his Test debut in 2013 against Australia and has played in every match since then, including the last one against Pakistan which was held in December 2022.

Ben Stokes also plays for Canterbury in New Zealand's domestic cricket league and he has been described as a "freakish athlete". In 2018, Ben Stokes was accused of assaulting another man outside a night club and this led to him being placed on trial.

The case ended with him receiving a suspended sentence and probationary supervision order. Outside of cricket, Ben Stokes is known for his charity work which includes raising money for disadvantaged children through sponsorship programs sponsored by Nike.

Benjamin Andrew Stokes was born on 4 June 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand to Mandy (née Nicholls) and Steve Stokes.[1] His parents are originally from Durban, South Africa,[2][3] where his father had worked as a bouncer.

When he was just three years old, the family moved to England so that Steve could take up a coaching role at Durham University Cricket Club. At school, Ben played football[8], rugby union, badminton, basketball, table tennis,chess and athletics.

After leaving school he undertook an apprenticeship with Durham County Cricket Club before signing professional contracts with Hampshire County Cricket Association (Hampshire) Limited [15](07/03/2012)[16])and Middlesex County Cricket Club (09/08/2013).

Stoke made his first-class debut for Hampshire aged 18 years 158 days during the 2012 season.[19]"He batted left-handed but bowled right arm fast medium". 

149–50 On 6 October 2017 it was announced that Stoke would join English champions Bristol Bears for the remainder of their Royal London One Day Cup campaign.

It later emerged that Stoke would play some Twenty20 matches for Bristol alongside county championship fixtures whilst still representing Hampshire due to regulations preventing cricketers from playing more than 12 first-class games per year."

Ben will finish off our current campaign while continuing development with Bristol Bears" - Phil Mead commenting on joining Bristol Bears.

47. Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• South Africa (2018–present)

Van der Dussen made his Test debut for South Africa against England in December 2019. He has also played ODIs and T20Is for the national side. Van der Dussen is a top-order batsman and is known for his aggressive batting style.

He has been part of the South African team since 2018, and is expected to play an important role in their upcoming Tests and ODIs campaigns. Rassie van der Dussen is a South African cricketer who has played for MI Cape Town in the domestic T20 tournament.

Van der Dussen made his debut for Northerns in 2007/08 and went on to play 134 matches for them, scoring 843 runs at an average of 32.42 with 17 half-centuries and 47 centuries. 

He transferred to North West in 2011/12 where he helped the team win two trophies - the Inter-Provincial Cup and the SuperSport 3-day Cup - before transferring back home to Gauteng in 2018 due to family reasons.

In 2019/20, Van Der Dussen joined Jozi Stars as their overseas player, helping them qualify for the semi-finals of the CSA T20 Challenge where they lost narrowly against Eagles International Cricket Club (ECC). 

He returned to Cape Town midway through 2020/21 but announced his retirement from first-class cricket at the end of that season after playing 141 matches over 10 seasons with five different teams across all formats of the game.

48. Jonny Bairstow

England cricket team

Career

• England (2011–present)

Bairstow has been a regular in England's Test side since making his debut in 2012. Bairstow is known for his batting and keeping wicket, with an impressive record in limited-overs cricket.

He was born to David Bairstow and his sister Emily, who both played first-class cricket for Yorkshire. 

On 25 August 2022, Bairstow will retire from all forms of international cricket after playing against South Africa at the Oval stadium in London Jonny Bairstow is a specialist batsman who has played for England since 2009.

He made his Test debut in 2009 and has gone on to play 95 matches, including 202 ODIs and 66 T20Is. His batting average of 37.04 is good, but he is most known for his fast bowling which has taken him to the top of the international rankings. 

Jonny Bairstow also plays for Yorkshire in county cricket and was part of their successful 2017 campaign where they won the County Championship title.

Outside of cricket, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

49. Kagiso Rabada

South Africa national cricket team

Career

• South Africa (2014–present)

Kagiso Rabada is a left-handed bowler and South Africa international who made his Test debut in 2015 against India. He has since played 47 Tests, taking 233 wickets at an average of 29.41 with a best performance of 8/73 against Australia in January 2023.

Rabada also represented South Africa in the 2016 Champions Trophy, where he took 5 wickets from 3 matches including 2 dismissals in the final which helped Cape Town to victory over holders England. 

In September 2018, Kagiso Rabada was banned for two years by Cricket Australia after testing positive for amphetamines following the first test between South Africa and Zimbabwe earlier that month Kagiso Rabada made his Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh in July of 2015.

After making a promising start to his international career, Kagiso Rabada was banned from cricket after testing positive for cocaine during the 2017-2018 season. 

Kagiso Rabada has since returned to play domestic cricket with the Punjab Kings and is looking forward to representing his country again soon. 

In T20Is, Kagiso Rabada has scored 62 runs at an average of 21 while taking 0 wickets in seven matches played thus far. 

He will look to carry this form into upcoming ICC World Twenty20 tournaments where he is expected to feature for South Africa as well as their qualifying group opponents Netherlands and Australia respectively.

50. Imran Tahir

Chennai Super Kings

Career

• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 20: 107: 38: 194, Runs scored: 130: 157: 19: 2,617, Batting average: 9.28: 7.85: 19.00: 14.22, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/4, Top score: 29*: 29: 9*: 77*, Balls bowled: 3,925: 5,541: 845: 38,291, Wickets: 57: 173: 63: 784, Bowling average: 40.24: 24.83: 15.04: 26.63, 5 wickets in innings: 2: 3: 2: 53, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 11, Best bowling: 5/32: 7/45: 5/23: 8/42, Catches/stumpings: 8/–: 25/–: 7/–: 82/–
• Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
• Matches: 20: 107: 38: 194
• Runs scored: 130: 157: 19: 2,617
• Batting average: 9.28: 7.85: 19.00: 14.22
• 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/4
• Top score: 29*: 29: 9*: 77*
• Balls bowled: 3,925: 5,541: 845: 38,291
• Wickets: 57: 173: 63: 784
• Bowling average: 40.24: 24.83: 15.04: 26.63
• 5 wickets in innings: 2: 3: 2: 53
• 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 11
• Best bowling: 5/32: 7/45: 5/23: 8/42
• Catches/stumpings: 8/–: 25/–: 7/–: 82/–
• Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 July 2019

Imran Tahir made his Test debut for South Africa against Australia in November 2011. He played his last Test match against India in December 2015. Imran Tahir has also played 103 ODIs for South Africa and was a part of the team that won the ICC World Cup in 2019.

Imran Tahir is a right-arm leg break bowler and bats right-handed. Imran Tahir is a Pakistani international cricketer who has played for several teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Imran Tahir made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2013 and has since played 41 Tests, averaging 32.92 with a best of 85 against South Africa in 2018.

Imran Tahir also plays domestic cricket for Lahore and was part of the Pakistan team that won the World T20 tournament in 2014. In November 2018, he was appointed captain of Multan Sultans for their first season in the PSL. 

Imran Tahir is contracted to play for Chennai Super Kings until 2021 but has indicated an interest in playing overseas again after this period concludes.

He is married to TV actress Ayesha Khan and they have two children together.

51. Shahid Afridi

Comilla Victorians

Career

• 1995/96–2015/16: Karachi
• 1997/98–2016/17: Habib Bank Limited
• 2007/08–2008/09, 2014: Sindh
• 2011–2012, 2016–2017: Hampshire
• 2012, 2017, 2019/20: Dhaka Platoon
• 2016–2017: Peshawar Zalmi
• 2018: Karachi Kings
• 2019–2021: Multan Sultans
• 2022: Quetta Gladiators

Shahid Afridi is an all-rounder who played for both cricket and football. He was born in 1977 in Khyber Agency, Pakistan, to a cricketing family. Shahid Afridi has represented several teams over the years, most notably Pakistan and England.

He is known for his powerful batting and bowling abilities, which have helped him score many crucial runs or bowl decisive balls during matches. 

In 2017 he retired from international cricket after playing 115 Tests and 248 ODIs for his country (an overall record of 523 runs scored with 29 centuries).

Shahid Afridi is married with two children; son Aamer Hasan Khan and daughter Iman Ali Khan.[8] He currently coaches Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistani Premier League Shahid Afridi is a Pakistani cricketer who has played for both the national and international sides. 

He made his Test debut in 1998 against Australia, and went on to play 150 matches for Pakistan before retiring in 2016.

Afridi was also part of the team that won the World T20 tournament in 2007, and he enjoyed great success with Peshawar Zalmi in T20 cricket too, winning two trophies during his time there. 

In 2009, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after suffering a knee injury which ruled him out of contention for the 2010 World Cup. 

However, he returned to playing county cricket in England later that year where he continued to be highly successful until announcing yet another retirement at the end of 2018 aged 42 years old.

Also Played For: pakistan t20

Final Words

. . The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international tournament of One Day International (ODI) cricket. The best players in the world compete for the trophy, and over the years have produced some extraordinary performances.

There are a number of legends who have represented their countries at this event, and continue to be influential figures within cricket. Some of these players include Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara and Rahul Dravid. They all possess amazing skills on both sides of the bat, as well as exceptional leadership abilities.

These stars will always hold a place in history due to their contribution to ODI cricket, and deserve recognition for being among the greatest performers ever at ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments