25+ Cricket Legends of India with Career Statistics and Best Performances

Cricket is not a sport in India, but an extraordinary emotion. We adopted this English game and made it our own. Throughout history, the cricket legends of India played such miraculous cricket that the world only sat and witnessed. Today, we take a chance to learn more about some of the best cricketers of India and best Indian cricket players. The greatest Indian cricketers who turned their dreams into an astounding reality. Every legendary Indian cricketer’s story shall inspire you to the core of your soul. This is our golden opportunity to pay tribute to the famous cricketers of India and recall there incredible innings. Many of the world records set by the legendary Indian cricketers still stand strong as a pillar. We decided to list the cricket legends of India in no chronological order cause each one is a legend in his own right.

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Sr. No.	Indian Cricket Legends
1.	CK Nayudu
2.	Vijay Merchant
3.	Vijay Hazare
4.	Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
5.	Vinoo Mankad
6.	Lala Amarnath
7.	Kapil Dev
8.	Bhishan Singh Bedi
9.	Sunil Gavaskar
10.	Javagal Srinath
11.	Mohammad Azharuddin
12.	Sachin Tendulkar
13.	Anil Kumble
14.	Rahul Dravid
15.	Sourav Ganguly
16.	A Jadeja
17.	VG Kambli
18.	VVS Laxman
19.	Virendra Sehwag
20.	Zaheer Khan
21.	Gautam Gambhir
22.	Yuvraj Singh
23.	Mahendra Singh Dhoni
24.	Harbhajan Singh
25.	Virat Kohli
26.	Ravichandran Ashwin
27.	Rohit Sharma
28.	S Dhawan
29.	jasprit bumrah
30.	Suresh Raina

25. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	102	27/28	254*
ODI	262	43/64	183
T20I	99	0/30	94*
First Class	134	34/36	254*

Best Cricketers of India: Virat Kohli or King Kohli rules the world of cricket today. His records, captaincy, and temperament signify his superhuman powers. Never has the world seen such a cricketer, no doubt he stands tall among the cricket legends of India.

He holds the mesmerizing record of the highest number of centuries in run chases, and second-highest overall in ODI cricket. At the age of 31, he has achieved what hardly any player in the world could even reach. His shelf of titles and awards include Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and several ICC trophies. As of today, he plans to get India another victory at the World Cup. Virat is among the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.

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24. Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	103	417	8/84
ODI	236	269	5/31
T20I	28	25	4/12
First Class	198	780	8/84

Legendary Indian Spinner: Harbhajan Singh ‘The Turbanator’ has been named among the best cricketers of India. As a spin bowling specialist and a master wicket-taker, Bhajji ruled on cricket pitches. The second-highest number of Test wickets by an off-spinner is entitled to him. He started his career in the late 90s and formed an impenetrable duo with Anil Kumble. Bhajji was surrounded by controversies throughout his career, but that never affected his performance. In 2009, Harbhajan was conferred with the Padma Shri. As a spinner, Bhajji remains one of the most famous cricketers in India.

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23. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	90	6/33	224
ODI	350	10/73	183*
T20I	98	0/2	56

Best Cricketers in India: MS Dhoni. Call him Thala, Mahi, MSD or Captain Cool, he is none other than the former captain of the Indian cricket team. Mahi remains the first and only captain till date to win all the ICC trophies. The victories that India accomplished under his leadership made the country a champion in the world of cricket. His winning six at the final of the 2011 World Cup is one of the most-watched videos on YouTube. His records are unbeatable as a middle-order batsman, wicket-keeper, and captain. The unforgettable T20I records include the most number of wins as Captain, the most number of catches and dismissals as wicketkeeper and many more.

Mahi’s outstanding contributions to the sport has earned him the national honors- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. His name has also been mentioned multiple times in the ICC World ODI XI, that too as a Captain. Dhoni shall forever be considered among the greatest Indian cricketers.

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22. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	40	3/11	169
ODI	304	14/52	150
T20I	58	0/8	77*
First Class	137	26/36	260
List A	423	19/78	172

King of Sixes: Yuvraj Singh Son of Yograj, who played one Test match for India, was to Andre what Mike Agassi was to him. He was so preoccupied with Yuvraj’s cricket that he yanked his little son’s gold medal in figure skating off of his neck and hurled it out of the car. “You’re going to play cricket from now on.” He has played cricket ever since. At age 15, he began transporting kitbags in packed local trains while living apart from his parents and leading an opulent life in Punjab. This marked a significant change. In only his second ODI, he was destroying a potent Australian assault at the age of 18 during the 2000 Champions Trophy.

Yuvraj would quickly establish successful alliances with Rahul Dravid to become India’s middle-order lynchpin. Also, batters, who are both excellent ODI players in their own right, gave Yuvraj’s capacity to score on-demand credit for their success. Yuvraj’s significance can be shown in the fact that in 2010, the first time since he solidified his spot in the Indian squad, he was dropped from the ODI side. His ODI career is chock-full of highlight-reel moments, but his contribution to India’s 2011 World Cup victory, which included 362 runs, 15 wickets, four Man-of-the-Match honors, and the Player of the Tournament, had the largest effect. That eclipsed even his outstanding performance during the 2007 World T20 victory when he infamously blasted a Stuart Broad over for six sixes.

The crowning achievement of his cricket career was winning the World Cup in 2011, but shortly afterward, he was given the news that he had cancer, necessitating a two-and-a-half month treatment in the USA. In April 2012, once his chemotherapy was over, he returned to his home, quite sure that he could swiftly resume his duties as a cricket player. In August, he was nominated to India’s team for the World T20 in Sri Lanka.

Yuvraj Singh slams six sixes off Stuart Broad:

21. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	58	9/22	206
ODI	147	11/34	150*
T20I	37	0/7	75

Nicknamed Gauti, Gambhir stood out of the crowd because of his batting class and consistency. Today, he serves as an MP from East Delhi and keeps up with his commitment to progress in India. Gambhir holds a distinction as the only Indian to score five consecutive centuries in Test cricket. Gambhir also led the Indian cricket team as a captain and was extremely successful. He also led Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and showcased his remarkable captaincy. He received the Padma Shri in the year 2019. Gambhir is one of those cricket legends of India, who never gave up the Indian dream! There is no doubt why he’s considered one of the greatest Indian cricketers.

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20. Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	92	311	7/87
ODI	200	282	5/42
First Class	169	672	9/138
List A	253	357	5/42

Best Swing Bowler for India: Zaheer Khan. Best known for his swing, seam and pace, Zaheer remains one of the leading fast bowlers the world has ever seen. He stood out among all the greatest Indian cricketers of his time, especially because of his ability to swing the ball both sides. One of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year 2008, Zaheer set a world-class standard for pacers.

He is considered the second-best Indian pace bowler after Kapil Dev in Test cricket. He also introduced the “knuckleball” to the world. His performance in the 2011 World Cup played a crucial role in the national team’s overall victory. He received the Arjuna Award in 2011.

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19. Virendra Sehwag

Virendra Sehwag Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	104	23/32	319
ODI	251	15/38	219
First Class	194	42/55	319
List A	332	16/57	219

Most Explosive Indian Player: Virendra Sehwag. Viru is a sweet name, but a destructive batting hound in the world of cricket. One of the cricket legends of India, Sehwag holds an endless number of records to his name. He scored the fastest triple century in the history of international cricket.

The top ODI scorer of his time, Sehwag earned the title of Wisden Leading Cricketer of the year 2009. His contribution to the sport is magnificent, for which he received the Arjuna Award in 2002 and Padma Shri in 2010. One cannot refrain from listing him as one of the greatest Indian cricketers of modern-day cricket.

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18. VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	134	17/56	281
ODI	86	6/10	131
First Class	267	55/98	353
List A	173	9/28	153

Very very special Laxman! A remark so famous in cricket, that every kid in India seems to know it. Laxman was best known for wrist work and match-winning innings. The 2001 match against Australia where he scored 281 runs at the Eden Gardens is often considered the best Test-innings in the history of cricket. Laxman’s elegant stroke play and batting class has inspired many. He is by far one of the cricket legends of India. He received the Arjuna Award in 2001, the title of Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2002 and Padma Shri in 2011. Laxman remains one of the famous cricketers of India.

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17. VG Kambli

Vinod Kambli Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	17	4/3	227
ODI	104	2/14	106
First Class	129	35/44	262
List A	221	11/35	149*

Vinod Kambli was born and raised in Mumbai, but his flamboyant demeanor, showy strokeplay, and love of gold jewelry were more West Indies than West Indian. He was a prodigious talent who was 17 when he and Sachin Tendulkar, then 16 years old, put on an unbroken 664-run partnership in a school match, setting a world record. Three years after Tendulkar began his Test career and three years after he scored a six on the first ball he ever faced in the Ranji Trophy, Kambli made his Test debut. But what a start it was—he scored two double-centuries and two single ones in his first seven Test matches. He famously hammered Shane Warne for 22 runs in an over thanks to his deft footwork against spinners, but he frequently got tangled up against short balls, and his flash to gully quickly became his signature move. Inattentiveness and a fixation with the breadth of his bat handle, which had nine grips on at once, contributed to Kambli’s issues. Even though he made up to nine comebacks into the one-day squad, his final Test was played in 1995 before he turned 24. After October 2000, he was not selected for the Indian ODI team, and in 2009, he retired from international cricket. In 2011, he declared his retirement from first-class cricket.

VG Kambli Best Innings In Test:

16. Ajay Jadeja

Ajay JadejaCareer Stats:

Batting

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	15	0/4	96
ODI	197	6/30	119
First Class	111	20/40	264
List A	292	11/48	119

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	15	0	0/0
ODI	197	20	3/3
First Class	111	54	4/59
List A	292	49	3/3

Jadeja, who was raised in a royal family, made his international cricket debut in 1992 in the Benson & Hedges World Cup. A spectacular catch to remove Allan Border marked the arrival of a dynamic cricketer who could uplift the team’s spirits with his demeanor both on and off the field. Despite being a skilled player in the shorter version of the game, Jadeja had trouble making an impact in the longer forms, as seen by his unimpressive Test cricket record.

Jadeja, one of the top fielders on the Indian squad, excelled in the ODIs. His innings against Pakistan in the 1996 World Cup quarterfinals against his bitter rivals stand out in particular. Before Jadeja started a blitzkrieg against a dazed Waqar Younis, the match was in a strong position. The cherry on top was Jadeja’s cameo of 45 off only 25 balls, which put India securely in the semi-finals.

Jadeja was the Indian team’s vice-captain and possessed all the necessary traits to serve as the team’s captain. However, things quickly got out of hand when he was one of those identified in a CBI probe on match rigging. The BCCI issued a 5-year suspension from all versions of the game even though no proof could ever be uncovered. Jadeja filed an appeal, and the Delhi High Court overturned the suspension, restoring Jadeja’s eligibility to play both local and international cricket. But the damage was done, and Jadeja never even considered donning the India hat once more.

Ajay Jadeja Match Winning Inning:

15. Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	113	16/35	239
ODI	311	22/72	183
First Class	254	33/89	239
List A	437	31/97	183

Who is the best captain for India? Saurav Ganguly. The price of Kolkata, Sourav is also famously known as Dada. Ganguly’s style of play introduced real aggression in Indian batsman-ship. The God of Off Side, never let a ball pass by! Ganguly caught the sporting limelight as soon as he entered the international arena. As a firing batsman, he set a partnership record with Rahul Dravid of 318 runs in the 1999 Cricket World Cup. 

His extraordinary captaincy also led the Indian team to the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy. In the year 2002, Wisden named him the sixth greatest ODI batsman of all time. His captaincy introduced the team spirit in the Indian cricket team. He received the Padma Shri in 2004 and currently serves as the President of BCCI. Dada is a regular mention in the list of famous cricketers of India.

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14. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	164	36/63	270
ODI	344	12/83	153
First Class	298	68/117	270
List A	449	21/112	153

When we talk of cricket legends of India, no list is complete without the name of the Wall. Rahul Dravid established the batting standard for Indian cricket. Any intellectual who criticized the style of Indian cricket was stunned shut on his arrival. Looking at his records will be like counting stars in the sky. Dravid understood the spirit of cricket and fashioned himself according to it. One unique record to his name is that of facing the highest number of balls in Test cricket.

He currently serves as the head of the National Cricket Academy of India. His exemplary coaching at junior levels has strengthened Indian cricket at its core. Rahul was named one of the Wisden cricketers of the year 2000. He was recently inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame in the year 2018. India has honored him with the national awards- Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. Rahul has been able to mold some of the greatest cricketers of India.

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13. Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Wickets	Top Score
Test	132	619	10/74
ODI	271	337	6/12
First Class	244	1136	10/74
List A	380	514	6/12

Best Indian Spinner: Anil Kumble ‘The Jumbo of Indian cricket’, Kumble has always been respected for his excellent demeanor. A highly educated individual who displayed immense intellect even when spin bowled out his opponents. In his times, he was best known for his flippers! Kumble has several records under his belt.

One such record is that of taking 10 wickets in a single Test inning. He was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1996. Anil received the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri in the years 1995 and 2005 respectively. Anil Kumble is a glorious name in the list calling out the cricket legends of India. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2015. Kumble fueled energy in some of the best cricketers of India today.

Watch Anil Kumble take 10 wickets against pakistan

12. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	200	51/68	248*
ODI	463	49/96	200*
First Class	310	81/116	248*
List A	551	60/114	200*

God of Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar: Call him Master Blaster or Little Master, he is the God of Cricket. He debuted at the mere age of 11 and thereon played the sport for around twenty-four years. His unbeatable records include 100 centuries in International cricket, the first batsman to score a double century in ODI and the only player to complete 30000 runs in International cricket. Sachin is the second greatest Test batsman after Don Bradman and ODI batsman after Viv Richards. 

His achievements include the Bharat Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Arjuna Award. Several other honorable mentions pride his status as the legendary Indian cricketer. Sachin is not only among the famous cricketers of India but carries worldwide fame.

Watch Sachin Tendulkar Sachin tendulkar’s best inning in ODIs First ODI Hundred by Indian in Pakistan

11. Mohammad Azharuddin

Mohammad Azharuddin Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	99	22/21	199
ODI	334	7/58	153*
First Class	229	54/74	226
List A	433	11/85	161*

Popularly known as Azhar, former captain of the Indian cricket team led his clan with elegance. His wrist movement and batting class were the highlights during the 90s decade in India. Though Azhar’s cricketing career met a controversial end, he was later relieved of all the charges put against him.

He even built a political career, winning an MP seat from the constituency of Moradabad. One of the best cricketers of India, Azhar lent an example of how captaincy is not only a part of cricket but life as a whole. He received the Arjuna Award (1986), Padma Shri (1988) and the title of Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year 1991 for his outstanding contributions. As a captain, Azhar is one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.

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10. Javagal Srinath

Javagal Srinath Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	67	263	8/86
ODI	229	315	5/23
First Class	147	533	9/76
List A	290	407	5/23

Best Fast Bowler of India: Javagal Srinath is the first Indian fast bowler to pick out 300 wickets in International cricket. At a time when India was known for Spin bowling, Srinath laid out his example as a Fast pacer. His greatest achievements match with Zaheer Khan and counts as the most number of wickets (44) in World Cup tournaments.

Srinath retired after the 2003 World Cup and took to Umpiring as a career. A legendary Indian cricketer now decides who plays right at the pitch! He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1999 for his contributions to the sport. As a fast bowler, Srinath is one of the most famous cricketers in India

Watch Javagal Srinath top 5 Bowling Performance:

9. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	125	34/45	236
ODI	108	1/27	103*
First Class	348	81/105	340
List A	151	5/37	123

Legends of India: Sunil Gavaskar: Among the best cricketers of India, Gavaskar was the one who shone out. He holds the record of being the first batsman to score more than 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Not only this, but he also set the records of most runs and test centuries as a batsman during his time. Gavaskar also set a standard for slip fielding. He was fondly called Sunny or Little master. His sweet nature coupled with massive accomplishments makes him a delightful inspiration to many. A few memorable moments that have captured his glimpses are Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture of 2013 and MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture of 2003. 

He was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1980. A cricket stadium in his hometown, a cricket field in Louisville, US and a domestic trophy has been dedicated in his name. He has also authored four books, including his autobiography Sunny Days. Gavaskar’s style of play and list of records making him one of the greatest Indian cricketers to ever walk the grounds.

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8. Bhishan Singh Bedi

Bhishan Singh Bedi Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	67	266	7/98
ODI	10	7	2/44
First Class	370	1,560	7/5
List A	72	71	5/30

One of the Best Spinners for India: Bishan Singh Bedi: The artist of spin bowling, Bedi was a leading name in the spin quartet of India. His bowling has been defined as graceful because of his beautiful posture that he could carry all day long. His greatest achievement is marked by 1560 wickets that he took in first-class cricket. Bedi’s comments on modern-day cricket are vehement. But he remains one of the greatest Indian cricket players. Bedi holds the world record of most economical bowling in 60-over ODI cricket. Bedi’s aggression has led to the inclusion of some of the famous cricketers of India.

Watch Bishan Singh Bedi – The Spin King

7. Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	131	8/27	163	434	9/83
ODI	225	1/14	175*	253	5/43
First Class	275	18/56	193	835	9/83
List A	309	2/23	175*	335	5/43

Best All-rounder for India: Kapil Dev. The Haryana Hurricane led the Indian Cricket Team to win the 1983 World Cup. Regarded as one of the greatest cricketers ever, Kapil remains the only player to have taken more than 400 wickets as well as score more than 5000 runs. His achievements as an all-rounder have inspired many generations to take up both the bat and ball. Kapil was inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame in March 2010. Indeed, Kapil Dev is one of the cricket legends of India.

He has authored many books like By God’s Decree, Cricket My Style. He has received the Arjuna Award (1979), Padma Shri (1982) and Padma Bhushan. His greatest accomplishment has to be the Wisden title of Indian Cricketer of the 20th Century. He is a mandatory mention in a list that recounts the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.

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6. Lala Amarnath

Lala Amarnath Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	24	1/4	118
First Class	184	31/59	262

Who was the first Indian batsman to score a century in Test cricket? Lala Amarnath was the first Indian batsman to score a century in Test cricket. Lala Amarnath was born in 1911 and grew up to blast centuries in first-class cricket. Widely known for his aggressive batsman-ship, Lala often got stuck in controversies. However, he found ways to be the most suitable to lead the national cricket team of Independent India against Pakistan in the first Test series. Lala received the Padma Bhushan in the year 1991. He was no doubt one of the early cricket legends.

5. Vinoo Mankad

Vinoo Mankad Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score	Wickets	Best Bowling
Test	44	5/6	231	162	8/52
First Class	233	26/52	231	782	8/35

A controversial figure in world cricket because he was the first to use the style of dismissing a non-striker batsman. The dismissal process is now called “Mankading,” after his name. Though this style of dismissal has been termed unsporting, yet it is legal by the laws of cricket.

Another record to his credit is that of an opening partnership of 413 runs with Pankaj Roy, set in 1956. Vinoo received Padma Bhushan in 1973 and has a road, south of Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, named in his honor. Vinoo was among the famous cricketers of India. His style of play inspired some of the famous cricketers of India.

4. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	46	6/17	203*
First Class	310	33/75	203*

Better known as Tiger Pataudi, Mansoor came from a royal family of Bhopal. He was a prodigy and his capabilities had caught attention during the school days. Though Mansoor met with an accident in 1961 and damaged his one eye, he went on to play with another for the rest of his career. His sheer willpower and class aggression against fast bowlers earned him the title of Tiger.

He is remembered as one of the best cricketers in India. He received the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri during his cricketing days. The BCCI Mansoor Ali Khan Memorial Lecture of 2013 reminisced his exemplary contributions. ‘Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’ is a name inscribed in gold on the list of cricket legends of India.

3. Vijay Hazare

Vijay Hazare Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	30	7/9	164*
First Class	238	60/73	316*

Born in 1915, Vijay Hazare was regarded as one India’s premier cricket legends. His records outshone him throughout his career. He was the first Indian to score a triple century in first-class cricket. Also, the first Indian player to complete 1000 runs in Test cricket. Hazare’s legacy has been honored with a trophy in his name. He along with Jasu Patel was the first cricketers to receive the Padma Shri. Vijay stands out as one of the greatest Indian cricketers ever to be born.

2. Vijay Merchant

Vijay Merchant Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	10	3/3	154
First Class	150	45/52	359*

The dominator of domestic cricket, Vijay signified Indian strength with his run-scoring talent. His batting average of 71.64 is the second-highest in history, behind Don Bradman. The magnificence of his batsman-ship can be understood by cricketer C.B Fry’s words, “Let us paint him white and take him with us to Australia as an opener.” This statement was more than a catch of humor, it remarked on his ability to influence his opponents. His competitive rivalry with another great Indian batsman Vijay Merchant still lives in the memories of millions. Merchant remains one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.

1. CK Nayudu

CK Nayudu Career Stats:

Format	Matches	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	7	0/2	81
First Class	207	26/58	200

Born in 1895, Nayudu grew up to become the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. At the tender age of 7, Nayudu showed the signs of a promising batsman. Well known for his stance and leading caliber, Nayudu laid the foundation stones of cricket in India. His contributions were recognized by MCC with a silver bat. The Indian government honored him post-independence with the Padma Bhushan in 1956. Nayudu was not only one of the greatest Indian cricketers, but also one of the most famous cricketers of India.

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