10 International Cricketers Who Don't Have Haters

Michael Hussey famously says, “You are not remembered for how many runs you scored or wickets you took but you are remembered for the way you played the game”. Cricketers are loved by the die-hard fans. In fact, in India players like Sachin Tendulkar are worshipped like God. Sachin Tendulkar has been given God title and not only in India but he was loved all over the world. Meanwhile, the players are followed by the fans and they get all the love. In fact, the players get the appreciation from their fans and they often give credit to all the support they get.

Furthermore, it always helps a player if he gets the backing from the crowd. We have seen that the most loved batsmen or bowlers are welcomed to the crease by the standing ovation from the crowd. Consequently, it is always a special feeling when the fans give their never-ending support to the crowd.

We take a look at International cricketers who don’t have haters:

10. AB de Villiers

South Africa’s former talisman batsman had a great fanbase. AB de Villiers is loved all over the world and gathered the love with his audacious stroke play. The right-hander is also loved for his humble and down to earth nature. However, de Villiers had sent shocking waves in the cricketing world when he announced his retirement in May 2018.

Meanwhile, AB de Villiers also got love from the Indian crowd. In fact, the Indian crowd was chanting AB de Villiers when South Africa was playing against India in India, which goes to show his huge fan base.

9. Chris Gayle

The Universe Boss is all about entertainment and thus he has a huge fan base. Gayle has always entertained his fans and he plays the game with a big heart. The southpaw batsman is known to attract his fans with the way he plays and Gayle is always seen playing with a smile on his face.

The Windies veteran batsman is a pure entertainer and it is always a pleasure for all the fans to see him in action. Gayle has achieved great success in his career and he has attracted big crowds with his power-hitting display.

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8. Kane Williamson

The New Zealand team is always to play the game in the right spirit and their current skipper is the epitome of it. Kane Williamson oozes class in the way he manages his team and he is a treat to watch for the crowd. Williamson has always played the game in the true sportsmanship and thus he is loved all over the world.

Williamson is currently leading New Zealand and the Kiwis have opened their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka. Hence, the flamboyant batsman will like to lead from the front.

7. Adam Gilchrist

There would not be a player who would walk more than Adam Gilchrist. The wicket-keeper batsman always played the game in the right spirit. In fact, Australia is always known to play hard and they always tried to get under the skin of the opponents. However, Adam Gilchrist never changed his methods and played the game as he wanted to.

Gilchrist was a great example for the young generation and the young players could look to him and follow his footsteps to achieve greatness. Furthermore, Gilchrist was one of the most successful wicket-keeper batsmen and he was instrumental in the success of the Australian team.

6. Brendon McCullum

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum is also another player who played the game in the right spirit and he has a huge fan base. McCullum always gave freedom to his players and he got the best out of his players. The combative right-handed batsman always set up good examples in the game and he has been the role model for many.

McCullum was a gun fielder and always played the game with a big smile. Furthermore, McCullum was never second in congratulating the opposition players for their good show. Hence, the former Kiwis skipper is the most loved player in the cricketing world.

5. Anil Kumble

India’s legendary spinner Anil Kumble has a great fan base. Kumble was a gentleman on and off the field and he has fans all over the globe. The leg-spinner always gave his 120% and there was never a dip in his effort for the national side. Kumble was accurate with his line and length and generally got the wicket of the opposition through leg-before-wicket and bowled.

Kumble always gave his best and he is always as a well-behaved player. Thus, Kumble has a lot of lovers in the game and he was supported wherever he played.

4. Sourav Ganguly

India’s former skipper Sourav Ganguly is well known for his aggressive captaincy. Ganguly took Indian cricket to great heights and he is remembered for his audacious leadership. The Prince of Kolkata always got the best out of his players and led the team with aplomb. There were no double thoughts in Sourav Ganguly captaincy and he is one most loved Indian captains to have played the game.

Consequently, Sourav Ganguly was loved all over the world for his daring leadership.

3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the world. Dhoni had his own methods and he never showed any signs of frustration while playing the game. The talisman wicket-keeper batsman led India to 2007 World T20, 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy glory and thus he is loved all over the globe. Dhoni was able to get the best out of his players and craze for him is well known.

MS Dhoni always played the game in the right spirit and he is well known for his calm and composed leadership. Thus, he was able to take Indian cricket to new heights.

2. Sachin Tendulkar

India fell in love with the game when they saw Sachin Tendulkar bat. Sachin Tendulkar has a lot of fans and carried the weight of Indian cricket for 24 years. Tendulkar broke every record in the books and he was down to earth even after achieving everything in the book. The Master Blaster carried a billion hopes on his shoulders and fans used to switch off their television sets when Tendulkar was dismissed.

Tendulkar also played the game in the right spirit and he has the most fans in the cricketing world.

1. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid has been a pristine gentleman who always played the game in the right spirit. Dravid always respected the game and thus he received a lot of backing from the crowd. The talisman was instrumental in the success of the team which helped him strengthen his fan base. Furthermore, Rahul Dravid is currently doing a fine job with the Under-19 and India A teams which has added more fans to his arsenal.

Rahul Dravid is the most respected former player and the Wall was famous for his class during playing days.