Cricket is a game which is growing day by day. Those who are not following it are not even aware of its potential to create global superstars. The five people we are going to list in this article are to cricket what Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are to football, Novak Djokovic is to tennis, or Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry are to the NBA. He is the best player in modern cricket and deserves all the praise and mention he gets.
Shubman Gill
Only a few seasons ago, Gill was not at the top of this list. Nevertheless, after improving his performances during the last two years, he has been mentioned as one of the top players in the global game of cricket. Shubman’s secret is his consistency. No matter which team he plays, the competition or the format of the game, he always plays well. When Shubman Gill is playing, ODIs and Tests are must-watch TV shows across India. Although there are some who are debating on naming him as the current best Indian player, no one is denying that Gill is the face of India’s next generation of cricket superstars. During his career so far, he has scored 2500 runs in Tests, 2775 runs in the ODI format and 578 T20I runs. By 2025, he became the No. 1 ranked ODI cricketer, which also led him to become the captain of India’s Test team. The best thing about Shubman Gill is that he is continuously getting better. Calmness, solid technique and an amazing understanding of the game made him what he is today. As long as Shubman Gill plays for his IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans will be the Indian Premier League favorite as per 10CRIC odds, and will also be the favorite to win the Orange Cap.
Babar Azam
India and Pakistan have many differences, but love for the game of cricket is not one of them. Pakistanis take great pride in their cricketing skills and the country has produced one of the best modern batsmen in the game today, Babar Azam. Style and consistency is what sets Azam apart from his contemporaries, and brings him closer to his Indian rivals. Over the past few years, the Pakistan team has relied on Babar Azam to perform well across all formats. While talking about Azam, one cannot forget to mention his stylish cover drives, which require technique that rare players possess. For those doubting his high ranking on our list, we recommend taking a look at the record of all international cricket runs he has scored for Pakistan, as well as his ability to craft innings and play them for long periods of time. He comes across as a player that everyone loves to watch, and not against his own team.
Rohit Sharma
Sharma is a well-known name in the cricket world. Nicknamed Hitman, he has been the best at his craft for a long time. When you only look at white ball cricket, there is hardly anyone who comes close to Rohit’s ability to destroy bowling attacks. One of the records that Sharma holds is the individual ODI score of 264 runs, which will not be equaled any time soon. Also, Sharma’s many centuries in both T20 and ODI formats will be remembered for a long time. Even at the age of 38, he remains one of the best to do it and continues to set an example for the younger generation.
Virat Kohli
For more than a decade, Virat Kohli was on top of such lists. Father’s time also caught up with him, but Kohli is still one of the top 5 cricketers in the world. Although he is no longer one of the best, at least at the moment, as far as cricket overall is concerned, he is a legend of the game. 25,000 international runs tells the story of a career that will not be repeated in the near future. While reducing his impact on the national team, and slowly gearing up for the final stages of his career, Kohli still remains one of the main players in both the national team and his IPL franchise. His dedication towards the game was best seen when he finally brought home the much coveted IPL trophy last season, when after 18 years he finally managed to win it for his Royal Challengers Bangalore, and was their best player in the process.
darryl mitchell
Many will disagree with Mitchell’s inclusion in this list, but if you’ve been following the game closely, he’s been rising in international cricket at a steady pace. Although he has not been covered as much in the media as Kohli or Sharma, he has been New Zealand’s best player in both ODIs and Tests for many years. Furthermore, he has also been making progress in the IPL, where on the biggest stage it was seen that he is improving with each passing game and is one of the most reliable cricketers in the world.
