Cricket in India is not like any other casual sport being watched on the sly for entertainment, but it is a source of their pride and passion, who follow the sport meticulously. Their love and support for their cricketers are immense, especially for their batsmen, who are at times revered as gods. It led to a spurt of growth in the number of batsmen in India, who are hungry to become India’s next cricketing superstar. These potent batsmen possess terrifying skills. They can both smack the ball out of the park to put pressure on the bowler or tire them out with their array of defensive shots. We also have new and young upcoming talents who are already challenging the senior players for a spot in the playing eleven. This makes the sport extremely exciting and thrilling for its viewers, during the golden era of Indian cricket.
You can very easily refer to cricket match latest news to have a clear insight of the performance of top players in the world of cricket. India has always been considered a batting powerhouse and their current batsmen certainly live up to the mark which makes it difficult to decipher who is the best of the lot. Following are the top 5 batsmen in Indian cricket team:
- Rohit Sharma
With over 15000 international runs and 400 matches played in all formats, our current Indian team captain, Rohit Sharma, is at the top of our list. A gifted puller and an immaculate timer of the ball, Rohit made his international debut in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Though the early stages of his international career were lacklustre, a change in his batting position from a middle-order batsman to an opener, turned his fortunes. Since then, he has not looked back and scored runs at a tremendous rate. Till now, he has contributed to team India with 41 centuries and 86 half-centuries, and there is no sign of him slowing down as yet. Nicknamed the ‘hitman’, he has hit the most number of sixes as an Indian batsman and also has 3 double centuries to his name. He is also the highest t20i run scorer all across the world. Even after being named the captain of team India, he is continuing his red-hot form and helping India to fabricate grand opening stands.
- Rishabh Pant
A young and fierce cricketer, Rishabh Pant, is ranked second on our list. Due to his aggressive play style and cheeky personality, he is a favourite among Indian supporters. At the mere age of 24, he has already played multiple match-winning innings and made a name for himself. Considered one of the best hitters of the cricket ball, he is also the current wicket-keeper of the cricket team. His batting style symbolises the mindset of the new generation of Indian cricketers, who are both fearless and unorthodox. Be it his one-handed cricket shots going for sixes or his scoop shots going for four runs off premium fast bowlers, no one can deny his raw talent. His crucial match-saving knocks in both England and Australia are cemented in every cricket fan’s memories. And with 112 international matches played and nearly 4000 runs scored, consisting of 6 centuries and 18 half-centuries, Rishabh is on his path to becoming one of the all-time greats in Indian cricket.
- KL Rahul
One of the most consistent and stylish players in Indian cricket, KL Rahul, captures our third spot. His exceptional quality of playing long and gritty innings has proved vital for team India multiple times. He can hit sixes at will and also pace his innings according to the circumstances. Because of this, he has been effective in all formats of the game and also on foreign soil. Currently, he plays as an opener for team India and has scored over 6000 runs, including 14 centuries and 39 half-centuries, in 141 matches across all formats. He made his international debut against Australia in a Boxing Day test match back in 2014. But due to his poor batting performance, he couldn’t solidify his spot in the team. And now due to his maturity in both his cricket playing style and in his personality, he is not only an obvious pick in the team, but also boasts of being the vice-captain of the Indian team.
- Virat Kohli
This list would not be complete without the name of Virat Kohli. Even with his current streak of poor performances, he still manages to be in our top 4. His ingenious ability to chase down big totals and read the situation and play accordingly is unmatched. His classic cricket shots look mesmerising to the eyes and his aggressive persona on the field puts pressure on the opposition. Many consider him the greatest batsman of all time, and rightly so, with over 23,726 international runs, including 70 centuries and 122 half-centuries, along with 463 international appearances across all formats, one can consider giving him that tag. He has an unbelievable batting average of over 50 in all formats. Now with the pressure of captaincy gone and after getting a much-needed break, we can expect a return of his form and also see his much-awaited seventy-first century.
- Shreyas Iyer
Our last name on the list is Shreyas Iyer. Currently, he plays as a middle-order batsman for team India. He is known for playing textbook cricket shots with destructive power and his high batting average. And although he is relatively new in the international circuit and has only played a handful of matches, he already has an impressive average of over 40 in both one-day internationals and test matches and also plays all formats of the game. He is an exceptional player of spin, and likes to play an aggressive brand of cricket and hit huge sixes. Furthermore, he got into the spotlight for his blistering knocks in IPL and ultimately made his international debut against New Zealand in a T20 match in 2017. Since then, he had to compete for his chances to be picked in the playing eleven.
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