10 International Cricketers No Haters

Cricket is one of the major sports in the world. The sub-continent nations adore the game and the fans in all those regions worship cricketers like gods. In the current situations, fans who visit the stadium to watch their most cherished athletes even get to meet and click selfies with them that turns out to be one of the most memorable moments of their life.

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As such, most people consider sport as their religion and cricketers as demi-gods. Thus, they not only want their most cherished players to perform well and win their team matches consistently, but they also prefer them to behave well and uphold the spirit of the game. While few play the sport in good spirits but competitively, certain players cross the line and invite haters.

We take a look at ten cricketers who almost have zero haters:

Kane Williamson:

Kane Williamson is amongst the fab four batsmen of this decade and the runs flow off his bat, irrespective of the format. As a batsman, Kane Williamson is well on track to be New Zealand‘s greatest batsman and is arguably one of the elegant stroke makers. The 30-year old often plays the ball exceptionally late and has one of the best cover drives in the game.

Kane Williamson is also one of the most respectable cricketers of this era as he never engages in verbal wars or send-offs. Instead, the Kiwi captain maintains a cheerful face and keeps a calm demeanour even in the most high-voltage and pressure situations. Williamson has been on the receiving end of several super over losses in the recent past, including the controversial 2019 World Cup final, but has hardly lost cool under such circumstances.

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AB de Villiers:

AB de Villiers has gone down on one of the best contemporary cricketers and has evoked fear in the minds of the bowlers. AB de Villiers holds the aces when it comes to dispatching the ball to any part of the boundary he desires. The right-handed batsman shocked the fraternity when he called time on his international career suddenly in May 2018.

Throughout his international career, De Villiers did what was asked of him without a twitch – he opened the innings, he kept wickets, and captained the side when South Africa struggled to find a suitable candidate. Hence, his contribution to South African cricket remains unforgettable. Even recently, when the veteran had the chance to make an international comeback, he did not do so as he feared taking another capable player’s spot.

Rahul Dravid:

Rahul Dravid was one of the greatest Test batsmen of his era and fondly known as “The Wall”. The former Indian captain has the knack of tiring down the bowlers through his solid defence technique, allowing the batsmen at the other end to counterattack. Apart from playing 164 Tests, Dravid has also featured in 344, scoring more than 23000 combined.

The 48-year old was also a highly composed man on the field, playing without disrespecting the opposition and not losing his temper on teammates. After retiring from international cricket in 2012, the Karnataka-born batsman has been actively involved in grooming the young players. He is one of the unsung heroes for India’s current dominance in international cricket.

Cheteshwar Pujara:

Cheteshwar Pujara succeeded Rahul Dravid as India’s number three in Test cricket and has done a commendable job. Cheteshwar Pujara’s gritty and dogged batting has been significantly responsible for India’s dominant run in Tests of late. The Saurashtra batsman has amassed over 6000 runs after debuting in 2010.

The 32-year old is not known for dishing out swear words on the opposition despite their provocation. Instead, Pujara cops the verbal wars and the blows on him by frustrating the bowlers through his rock-solid technique. As one of the senior players in the side, he ensures to lead by example.

Chris Gayle:

Like most West Indian cricketers, Chris Gayle is widely recognized for his monstrous hitting from the get-go and dominating the bowlers. But similar to his countrymen, Chris Gayle is known for his antics and is jovial even with the opposition. The 40-year old has become a T20 globetrotter, plying his trade on various leagues globally.

As one of the hottest prospects in franchise cricket and playing alongside several cricketers, Gayle seems to have formed a friendly bond with them. The Jamaican often plays with the mindset of nothing to lose and enjoys his cricket. It is the reason why Gayle is seen dancing on the field and perform some antics or the other to keep his fans entertained.

Pat Cummins:

Australia’s Pat Cummins has already established himself as one of the best fast bowlers of the generation. Pat Cummins has held the number one Test bowler’s spot since 2019, toppling Kagiso Rabada. Since then, the 27-year old has delivered consistent performances in the longest format and sometimes been the lone warrior for Australia.

Recently, Pat Cummins has also won a lot of Indian hearts by making a hefty monetary donation to fight India’s COVID-19 crisis. The right-arm seamer appealed to his fellow Australian teammates as well to contribute whatever they could in their capacity. Thus, he earned plenty of respect.

Adam Gilchrist:

Adam Gilchrist was as destructive as any batsman could get since he used to follow the mantra of taking on the bowlers. Adam Gilchrist was the heart and soul of the Australian side that dominated world cricket for more than a decade and still continues to be a formidable side. He played instrumental roles in their three World Cup wins and their dream run in Test cricket.

Along with that, the Western Australian was also a humble man off the field. With Ricky Ponting being a hothead, Gilchrist was the perfect man to compliment his captain, advising him in decision-making. The keeper-batsman, unlike most of his teammates, hardly involved in verbal altercations and unnecessary send-offs.

Muttiah Muralitharan:

Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has to be amongst the most respected cricketers of the era. While his bowling action has come under the scanner as his detractors have attempted to throw him off his game, the finger spinner kept shattering records at will. Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 Test and 534 ODI scalps are the most in the format.

The 49-year old is also one of the nicest blokes to play the sport as he maintains a cheerful face and has hardly lost his composure despite Sri Lanka not being the best at fielding. Muralitharan continues to work to improve the lives of the victims of the 2004 Tsunami tragedy in Sri Lanka.

Kumar Sangakkara:

Kumar Sangakkara has gone down as one of the best Asian batsmen and the most venerable personality in the sport. Kumar Sangakkara debuted back in 2000 and retired in 2015 with more than 25000 runs in international cricket. The stylish southpaw’s 14234 runs in 404 ODIs are the second-most in history.

The former Sri Lankan captain is also a highly composed individual and never shows his emotions openly. One of the classic examples of the same was Sri Lanka could not seal the 2011 World Cup title despite holding the upper hand. But Sangakkara maintained a smile on his face even as Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni celebrated the winning moment wildly.

Hashim Amla:

Hashim Amla remains a modern-day great as he piled a mountain of runs despite his career enduring a patchy start. Hashim Amla was one of the significant reasons for South Africa’s dominance in the Test arena – when for a period, they were the best travellers. To this date, Hashim Amla remains the only Proteas cricketer to score a triple-hundred in Test cricket and made 17000 runs in both Test and ODIs.

Keeping aside his cricketing exploits, Amla was a monk-like personality on the field. As a batsman of Indian descent and with a beard, the 38-year old was often ridiculed, notably when Dean Jones called him “a terrorist” while on commentary. But Amla never responded to those harshly, stuck to his values, and kept the runs coming to keep South Africa on top.

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