So a lot of young budding cricketers are getting their maiden breaks with the national team. While some are failing to make their mark and fading into oblivion, some are able to cement their place by virtue of some spellbinding performances in front of the fans and trying to become the new king of cricket.
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Who is Called King of Cricket in world?
In order to be called the new king of cricket in world, it is important that players are able to stay at the top for a long time. Given the current demanding nature of the game, it is something that is extremely tough. However, there are a few that have still proved their mettle and have done enough to get that respect from the fans.
In the list below, we discuss top 3 names who can be considered the best and king of cricket in world at this time.
Virat Kohli- “King of Cricket in World” or “King Kohli”
Virat Kohli, the undisputed "King of Cricket," stands as one of the world's most formidable batsmen. He has scored 26,733 runs, 80 centuries across all formats of international cricket and 7 centuries in IPL. His remarkable achievements have endeared him to Indian fans, who consider him one of the greatest modern players.
What sets Kohli apart is his technical brilliance and ability to construct innings. Perhaps no other active batsman displays such perfection. His cover drives are a masterclass in batting artistry. Kohli's approach is defined by patience, allowing him to bat for extended periods. His adaptability across formats solidifies his iconic status.
Virat Kohli: Batting Statistics
Format | Current Rankings | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries (100s) | Fifties (50s) |
| Test | 9 | 113 | 8848 | 254 | 49.15 | 55.56 | 29 | 30 |
| ODI | 3 | 292 | 13848 | 183 | 58.67 | 93.58 | 50 | 72 |
| T20I | 48 | 117 | 4037 | 122* | 51.75 | 138.15 | 1 | 37 |
| Indian T20 League | - | 239 | 7361 | 113 | 37.37 | 130.17 | 7 | 52 |
He is one of the few batters that averaged over 50 in all 3 formats of the game and can be termed as theking of cricket. Maintaining an average of 58.67 over the course of 292 ODI matches is not an easy task. But Kohli has done that with relative ease. He compliments that with another 49.15 in Tests and 51.75 in T20s. A 138.15 strike rate in the shortest format would be a matter of pride for anyone.
Babar Azam
The Pakistan skipper has proved himself as one of the greatest modern-day batters and has the opportunity of becoming the number 1 in all three formats of the game. Azam (age 29) is relatively young and dominates the rankings in both ODI and T20 formats. He is placed 8th in Test cricket rankings. Babar Azam averages 45.86 in Test cricket, which is complemented with an impressive 56.72 in ODI cricket. He has the skills to adjust according to the demands of the game. A perfect example of that is his 129 plus strike rate in the shortest format of the game. Azam is one belonging to the younger generation of leaders that look set for a bright future and become thebest cricketer in the world.
Babar Azam: Batting Statistics
| Format | Current Rankings | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 5 | 52 | 3898 | 196 | 45.86 | 54.87 | 9 | 26 |
| ODI | 1 | 117 | 5729 | 158 | 56.72 | 88.75 | 19 | 32 |
| T20I | 4 | 109 | 3698 | 122 | 41.55 | 129.12 | 3 | 33 |
Also Read : Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli - Batting, Stats Comparison in T20, ODI and Test
Rohit Sharma
In spite of being 36, the Indian skipper is still regarded as one of the greatest of the game, particularly in the limited-over formats. R. Sharma plays a high-risk game, not showing any inhibitions against bowlers looking to use bounce against him. Sharma’s cover and straight drives are a joy to watch. Though injuries have played its part in Sharma’s dropping down in ICC rankings, he still hasn’t lost his touch no matter what the format is.
Sharma has managed to score over 3700 runs in 54 Test matches at an average of 45.59. A seasoned one-day international campaigner, the veteran right-hander has 10709 runs to his name in the format. Sharma is currently placed 4th on the ODI batter’s rankings list.
Rohit Sharma: Batting Statistics
Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries (100s) | Fifties (50s) |
| Test | 59 | 4138 | 212 | 45.47 | 57.07 | 12 | 17 |
| ODI | 262 | 10709 | 264 | 49.12 | 91.97 | 31 | 55 |
| T20I | 151 | 3974 | 121* | 31.29 | 139.98 | 5 | 29 |
| IPL | 243 | 6211 | 109 | 29.58 | 130.05 | 1 | 42 |
Also Read : Virat Kohli vs. Rohit Sharma – Batting and Captaincy Comparison, Stats
There are plenty of others whose names might have been omitted from the list but that doesn’t mean that their credentials are in any way less significant. With cricketers adjusting to the demanding nature of the modern-day game, cricket is only going to see the emergence of many more such kings over the years.
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