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Although there have been many great cricket players throughout history, Sachin Tendulkar is generally considered the most well-known. Tendulkar dominated the sport for more than 20 years, setting several records and winning supporters all over the world, and Tendulkar is also regarded as the "God of Cricket,"
The only cricket player with more than 34,000 runs and 100 international hundreds is Sachin Tendulkar. He was the first player to hit a double century in ODIs, participated in six World Cups, and won in 2011. Beyond records, he motivated millions of people worldwide with his soft-hearted and determination, which presented him as a global icon.
| Rank | Player | Age | Role | Total Runs |
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar (India) | 51 | Batsman | 34,357 |
| 2 | Sir Don Bradman (Australia) | N/A | Batsman | 6,996 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli (India) | 36 | Batsman | 25,322 |
| 4 | MS Dhoni (India) | 43 | Wicketkeeper | 17,266 |
| 5 | Brian Lara (West Indies) | 55 | Batsman | 22,358 |
| 6 | Shane Warne (Australia) | N/A | Bowler | 3,154 |
| 7 | Ricky Ponting (Australia) | 50 | Batsman | 27,483 |
| 8 | Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) | 52 | Bowler | 1,261 |
| 9 | Jacques Kallis (South Africa) | 49 | All-Rounder | 24,868 |
| 10 | Wasim Akram (Pakistan) | 58 | Bowler | 6,615 |
| 11 | Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) | 73 | Batsman | 15,261 |
| 12 | Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies) | 88 | All-Rounder | 13,384 |
| 13 | Curtly Ambrose (West Indies) | 61 | Bowler | 1,518 |
| 14 | Sir Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) | 73 | All-Rounder | 7,487 |
| 15 | Alastair Cook (England) | 40 | Batsman | 15,737 |
He holds the record for more than 34,000 runs and 100 international centuries. in addition to this, he is in the squad which won the 2011 World Cup and is still regarded as cricket's most famous personality.
A Test batting average of 99.94 makes him the most dominant cricketer in history.
One of the best contemporary batsmen, known for his aggressive play and consistency across all formats.
Led India to three ICC trophies and was one of the best finishers in cricket history.
Holds the highest individual score in Test cricket (400).* One of the most stylish batsmen.
One of the greatest leg-spinners, with over 700 Test wickets.
Captained Australia to two World Cup wins and was a dominant batsman.
Holds the record for the most Test wickets (800). A nightmare for batsmen.
Scored 10,000+ runs and took 200+ wickets in both Tests and ODIs.
One of the greatest fast bowlers, known for his deadly reverse swing.
Played aggressive cricket and dominated bowlers with his powerful batting.
An all-rounder who could bat, bowl, and field with excellence.
A nightmare for batsmen with his fast, accurate deliveries.
New Zealand's best fast bowler and a top all-rounder.
England's highest Test run-scorer and one of the best openers in history.
No one has ever surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as the most well-known cricket player in history in terms of records, achievements, and popularity among fans. Even though many great players have made their mark in cricket, including Bradman, Kohli, Dhoni, and Lara, but Tendulkar's impact is legendary.
Who is the greatest cricketer of all time?
Sir Don Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest cricketer ever, with an unmatched Test batting average of 99.94.
Who is better than Virat Kohli?
Statistically, Sachin Tendulkar holds more records, while Don Bradman is considered the greatest, but Kohli excels in modern-era cricket.
Who is the no. 1 richest cricketer in the world?
Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer, with a net worth exceeding $170 million.
