Top 10 All Time Greatest Batsman in Cricket | Best Batsman in Cricket History
78The game of cricket has always favored batsman from the time the game received international recognition.
There was a time when the fast paced bowlers ruled the game for nearly two decades. The West Indies team's bowler single-handedly mauled the entire opposition. Thereafter rules of the game have changed which more suited the batsman.
If we go through the history of cricket, then the game has given us many great batsman.
Below is my list of most successful batsman in cricket.
10) Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Since he first made his debut in 1995 against England till now, has been at the fore-front of South African cricket. Regarded as one of the greatest all-rounder. Made more than 23,000 runs in International cricket.
9) Sunil Gavaskar (India)
Sunil Gavaskar will be ever known for his approach against the fast bowlers of West Indies. His way of fearless cricket has amazed every cricket lover.
8) Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan team at the outset of 1996 cricket world cup were an unfancied team. But Sanath Jayasuriya had different plans to take over world cricket. The way he played through out the tournament took every one by surprise which eventually led Sri Lanka winning the world cup.
7) Virendar Sehwag (India)
Bowlers throughout the cricketing fraternity are still devising techniques to get Virender Sehway out. Has twice made a triple century in test cricket. In a typical one day game, if Sehwag plays for at least 20 overs then the ratio of India winning the match is very high.
6) Adam Gilchrist (Australia)
Adam Gilchrist has dominated all forms of cricket in his entire career. Be it test cricket, one day or the latest kid on the block the T20 style of cricket. In his entire career as an Australian cricketer he was well-respected by his opponents because he played the game like a gentleman (as it should be).
Gilchrist is known for walking out, when he knows that he is out even if the umpire has not given him out. One situation that comes to my mind is the match between Australia and South Africa was taking place in the 2007 World cup. Australian team was struggling to get runs and an appeal was made against Gilchrist. Contrary to the umpire's decision, Adam Gilchrist walked because he knew that he was out.
Despite of all this, Australians won the game and went on to win the world cup, courtesy Adam Gilchrist's fiery century in the finals.
5) Ricky Ponting (Australia)
Ricky Ponting seems to me the only one who can catch-up Sachin Tendulkar as far as highest run scores in concerned. A good fielder and an excellent captain.
4) Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies)
A career spanning of twenty years which is decorated by more than 8000 runs in which he made 26 centuries and 30 half centuries. Gary Sobers as he is lovingly called was an excellent all round player.
The left-handed batsman will always be remembered because of his extra-ordinary record of hitting six sixes in an over in a first-class cricket match. He was the first player to do so.
3) Brian Lara (West Indies)
His remarkable record of 501 not out and 400 not out in first class and test cricket respectively will not be broken for many years to come. His career is decorated by 34 centuries and 48 half centuries.
2) Sir Donald Bradman (Australia)
The list wouldn't have any meaning if I don't include Sir Donald Bradman's name. Every body knows his contribution to the game of cricket.
1) Sachin Tendulkar (India)
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The greatest batsman, the heartthrob of the cricketing fraternity. It's no question that someone else get's the number one position.
Do you agree?
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@Naren I have great respect for Adam, may be, he should be placed at the fifth position.
And as far as Virat goes you never when he just fizzles out. It is still early days for him, and his on and off the field gestures also doesn't help. Virat being aggressive is good but of-late he has become abrasive.
I think this list will not be present for a longer time because there are some young legends in the world and VIRAT KOHLI is a best example
I think Adam gilchrist should be placed at top three
Probably yes I was a bit biased in choosing him as he is a personal favourite of mine but yes I agree.
@Luke May be in place of Kumar Sangakkara.
At the expense of who on my list do you think?
@Luke Totally agreed with your list. The only disappointment to me is Sunil Gavaskar not featuring in your list. Many 'first' have been recorded on his name. The original Little Master.
Top 10 batsman.
1. Sir Don Bradman- you try averaging 99.94 on uncovered wickets.
2.Sir Viv Richards- Nobody batted like Sir Viv.
3. Brian Lara- Carried a weak West Indian team whilst still batting with flair. Ability to compose massive scores. Picked up length extremely quickly.
4. Sachin Tendulkar- A class act.
5. Ricky Ponting- Apart from mno.6 on my list nobody in his era could dominate attacks like he did at full flow.
6. Virender Sehwag- two triple centuries.
7. Sir Garfield Sobers- Brilliant Left handed bat and the best all rounder of all time
8. Kumar Sangakkara- 8 Double centuries, majestic left hander. Along with Mahela Jayawardene carried an average Sri Lankan batting unit for the most part of their careers.
9. Barry Richards- Had he had a longer test career would have probably being in the top 3 of this list
10. Walter Hammond- if he had come along in a different era he would have been the best of his era and would have been recognised more around the world.
People like Adam Gilchrist batted at 7 and came in at 300/5 for most of his career. Matthew Hayden,Greg Chappel, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Graeme Pollock just missed out.
A top ten batsman list is not complete . with out the great wall of india, rahul dravid and the australian opener mathew hayden.
IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO MAKE A LIST TOP TEN CRICKETER IN ALL TIME. BEACUSE SO MANY CRICKETER ARE DISURBE
Sachin tendulkar is d greatest.
i think u dont have the enough knowledge about the cricket or crickter (bad list). Sir Don Bradman is always greater than any batsman. have some knowledge and make any good fresh list.
Poll all cricket followers the world over and Bradman would almost be a unanimous selection as the best cricketer ever, not just the best batsman. Don't take my word for it though, the British newspaper "The Telegraph" has Bradman listed in their top 20 sportspeople of all time, sitting alongside the likes of Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt etc yet he cannot make your list as the best batsman ever but hey, don't let the overwhelming facts and figures that are clearly in Bradman's favour get in the way of your obviously biased opinion. Don't forget it could be reasonably argued Tendulkar is not even the 2nd best ever. Leonard Hutton, Brian Lara, Viv Richards, Wally Hammond, Ponting, Kallis, Sobers etc could all lay claim to that position. In saying that he probably is 2nd best though its not as obvious as Bradman is the best.
@SilkDepartment The debate about Sachin and Bradman continues. We agree to disagree. I was not being biased when I put Sachin in front of Bradman. Even many Australians would agree.
He sure would remain the greatest cricketer which is why in the post of greatest cricketers I have listed him at the numero uno position. You can read this here. http://kannanwrites.hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-All-Ti
Anyway big thanks for letting us know your opinion.
ANY person who does not list Bradman at No. 1 cannot be taken seriously. Bradman is CLEARLY the greatest batsman that ever walked onto a cricket field and quite possibly the greatest sportsman in any sport ! His Test Ave. of 99.94 will never be matched or beaten. He did this on bowler friendly uncovered pitches and with none of the protective equipment all batsman use today, such as helmets, forearm guards, chest pads etc etc Bradman averaged making a century every 1.79 Tests compared to Tendulkar's average of a century every 3.56 Tests ! So had Bradman played as many Tests as Tendulkar, unbelievably, Bradman would have made 100 Test centuries. In Bradman's 234 first class matches he made 117 centuries compared to Tendulkar's 285 first class matches for 78 centuries. There is no comparison......
I thnk u hv msd english batsmen where's kp?nd ganguly n hayden along wid viv richards nd clive lloyd shud b there
top ten batsman 1.adam gilchrist 2.don bradman 3.ricky ponting 4.brian lara 5.bevan 6.kallis 7.jawardena 8.sangakkara 9.michael hussey 10.steve waugh
hi friends what about ganguly and kallis they are giid players.and then richards
Top 10 Batsman
1 Sachin Tendulkar
2 Sir Donald Bradman
3 Brian Lara
4 Ricky Ponting
5 Sir Garfield Sobers
6 Jacques Kallis
7 Rahul Dravid
8 Virendar Sehwag
9 Sunil Gavaskar
10 kumara sangakkara
Gilli is the best.
without rahul dravid top 10 batsman list cant be possible
my top 10 list is no.1.ADAM GILCHRIST 2.DON BRADMAN 3.RICKY PONTING 4.BRIAN LARA 5.KALLIS 6.VIV RICHARDS 7.GARRY SOBERS 8.BEVAN 9.HUSSEY 10.STEVE WAUGH
Can you tell me why you put ponting in no.5?he is a great criketer,great person and great captain.
What about bevan......this is a bogus list.
I think watson will be in this list in future.what do you think about that??
i agree with nizum.there are many great players including hayden,waugh,bevan,sangacara,mahela and dravid.they should be in this list
@Prince No dude Sachin to me is the greatest cricketer and for Gilchrist is best known for his sporting spirit. Not that I am an Indian and being superpatriotic is the only reason to list Sachin at number one. Personally, I am great fan of Gilchrist and his way of cricket.
Thanks for the comment Mr. Prince.
did i see sachin in no.1?why?gilchrist should be in tne top position
@Nizum My aim was to include the best cricketers from all the test playing nations.
Thanks for the critical comment.
it seems the list was made by an indian.how bad this guys.where is steve waugh,bevan,inzamam,dravid.Bradman should be no.1
shewag
Jayasuriya is a good player, but should definitely not be there. He was an exciting player to watch, but his Test average is only 40.07 and he always gave bowlers chances. Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh, Allan Border and Mahela Jayawardene have all scored more Test runs and have higher averages than Jayasuriya. This all-time list has a distinct recency bias that may have been eliminated by using pre-defined criteria.
SilkDepartment 5 weeks ago
Bradman 1st.......daylight 2nd. The overwhelming facts & figures clearly support this.