Cricinfo Honours: Tendulkar, Kallis, and Muralidaran Recognized as Top Cricketers of the Century
Cricinfo Honours Recognize Cricket Legends
In a recent announcement by ESPN Cricinfo, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, and Muthiah Muralidaran have been celebrated as the greatest men's international cricketers of the 21st century. Tendulkar earned the title of the greatest batter, while Muralidaran was recognized as the top bowler, and Kallis was named the finest all-rounder for their exceptional performances from 2000 to 2025 across various international formats.
Ellyse Perry: The Leading Woman Cricketer
Ellyse Perry from Australia has been honored as the greatest women's international cricketer of the century. This recognition is part of a broader initiative on Cricinfo, which unveiled the top 25 men's international cricketers. The selections were determined by a jury of 25 members, including cricket legends such as Wasim Akram, Greg Chappell, and Eoin Morgan.
Top Five Men's International Cricketers
The top five men's international cricketers include:
1. Sachin Tendulkar (Greatest Batter)
2. Muthiah Muralidaran (Greatest Bowler)
3. Jacques Kallis (Greatest All-Rounder)
4. Virat Kohli
5. Ricky Ponting.
Active players in the top 25 also feature Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah, Kane Williamson, and Mitchell Starc.
Honours in Men's Test and ODI
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record as the highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs, with numerous records for centuries and fifties. Jacques Kallis, recognized as one of the greatest all-rounders, accumulated 13,289 runs and 292 wickets in Tests, ranking fourth among all-time Test run-scorers. Muthiah Muralidaran concluded his career with 800 Test wickets, solidifying Sri Lanka's dominance in the 2000s.
T20 Honours
At the Cricinfo Honours event in Mumbai, AB de Villiers was awarded the title of best T20 batter, while Jasprit Bumrah was recognized as the best T20 bowler. De Villiers, with nearly 9,500 T20 runs, was a key player for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Bumrah, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, has taken 349 wickets in 283 matches.
Women's Cricket Honours
Ellyse Perry, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to women's cricket, highlighted her career-defining moments, including the 2020 T20 World Cup final. She boasts impressive statistics, with a batting average over 60 in Tests and exceptional performances in Ashes series.