Top 5 Best Cricketers Alive
Published - 24 Oct 2025, 03:32 PM | Updated - 24 Oct 2025, 03:36 PM
Cricket is a sport which is growing by the day. People who are not following it, are not even aware of its ability to create global superstars. The five men we are going to list in this article are for cricket what Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are for football, Novak Djokovic is for tennis, or Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry in the NBA. They're cream of the crop in modern cricket, and deserve all the praise and mentions they receive.
Shubman Gill
Only a few seasons ago, Gill wouldn't be the one to top this list. Yet, after upping his performances during the last two years or so, he is deservedly mentioned as the player at the top of his, and global game of cricket. Shubman's secret is his consistency. He is always playing well regardless of the team he players for, competition, or the game format. ODIs and Tests when Shubman Gill is playing are a must watch TV across entire India. While there are some people who are arguing for him being named as the current best Indian player, there is no one contradicting that Gill is the face of India's next generation of cricket superstars. During his career to date, he has amassed 2500 runs in Tests, 2775 runs in ODI format, and 578 T20I runs. It was due by 2025 that he became the No1 ranked ODI cricketer, which also led to him becoming the India test team captain. The best part about Shubman Gill is that he is only getting better. The calmness, solid technique, and amazing read of the game made him into what he is today. As long as Shubman Gill plays his IPL franchise Gujarat Titans will be India Premier League favorites according to 10CRIC odds, and also the favorite to win the orange cap.
Babar Azam
India and Pakistan have many differences, but the love for the game of cricket is not one of them. The Pakistani take a lot of pride in their cricket skills, and the nation gave birth to one of the best modern batters in the game today, Babar Azam. Style and consistency is what sets Azam from his contemporaries, and elevates him close to his Indian rivals. During the last few years, the Pakistan team has relied on Babar Azam to deliver across all formats. When talking about Azam, one cannot skip 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 all the international cricket runs records he holds for Pakistan, as well as his ability to anchor innings and play them long. He stands out as a player everyone loves to watch, just not against their own team.
Rohit Sharma
Sharma is a well known name in cricket circles. Nicknamed Hitman, he's long been the best at his craft. When you look only at the white ball cricket, it is rarely who comes close to Rohit's ability to destroy bowling attacks. One of the records Sharma holds is for the individual ODI score of 264 runs, which is not going to be matched anytime soon. Also, Sharma's numerous centuries across both T20 and ODI formats are going to be remembered for a long time. Even at 38 years of age he remains one of the best to ever do it, and continuously is setting an example for the younger generation.
Virat Kohli
For more than a decade, Virat Kohli was the one to top these types of lists. Father time caught up to him too, but Kohli still ranks as one of the top 5 cricketers in the world. While no longer one of the best, at least at the moment, as far as cricket overall goes, he is a legend of the game. 25,000 international runs speak a tale of a career that will not be repeated anytime soon. While lowering his influence on the national team, and getting slowly prepared for the twilight of his career, Kohli still remains one of the main players on both national team and his IPL franchise. His dedication to the game was best seen when he finally took home the much coveted IPL trophy last season, when after 18 years he finally managed to win it for his Royal Challengers Bangalore, being their best player in the process.
Daryl Mitchell
Many will disagree with Mitchell's inclusion to this list, but if you've been following the game closely, he has been rising through the ranks of international cricket at a steady pace. While not covered in the media like Kohli or Sharma, he's been the best New Zealand performer for years now in both ODIs and Tests. Also, he's been making strides in the IPL too, where it was seen on the biggest stage that he is improving with each passing game and is one of the most dependable cricketers in the world.
