The most complete batsmen in cricket today

There are many types of batsmen in Cricket.Some are called test specialists, some are limited overs specialists and we have some batsmen for T20 alone. But there are only a few batsmen whom we can call complete, who can play all the formats with ease.Here’s a list of the top batsmen in the world today :

 

 

1) Hashim Amla: This batsman from South Africa started as a test specialist.But he improved his game by leaps and bounds and is now capable of playing all the formats with considerable ease.His strong technique, temperament and a very good attitude towards the game makes him a treat to watch. He has got the highest score for an individual in tests for SA and was the quickest to reach 3000 ODI runs. His T20 record is not bad either. So, all put together he is one of the most complete cricketers playing the game.

 

 

2) AB De Villiers: The wicket-keeper batsman from South Africa has been one of their batting mainstays in the last few years. He is a terrific batsman and a good wicket keeper. He has a strong temperament and his fitness is the best one can see. His average in tests and ODIs are staggering and his T20 record is good too. People who saw his innings against Deccan Chargers in IPL 5 would agree to that. So all put together he makes our list of complete batsmen.

 

3) Gautam Gambhir: This south paw from Delhi is one of the finest complete cricketers playing today. He can change gears between formats and play every format with equal effect. His drives and flicks are a treat to watch. His performance in the T20 World Cup in 2007 and in the IPL 1 was a proof to his talent in the shortest format. His average in ODIs is more than 40 which is pretty good for an opener and he has played well in test cricket too. Though he is out of form currently. I reckon he will come back soon with a bang.

 

4) Virat Kohli: The hottest sensation in cricket now, this batsman from Delhi has come a long from being an immature guy who couldn’t control his emotions. He keeps improving with every game. Touted to be the next Sachin, Kohli has carved a niche for himself in Indian Cricket. His century against Australia in the fourth test was one of the better innings played by an Indian on that tour. His 183 against Pakistan and 133 against Srilanka were innings that are just out of the world and not many players can match that game.

 

5) Kumar Sangakkara: This veteran south paw from Sri Lanka is one of the prolific runscorers in the history of cricket. With an average of almost 57 in tests and almost 40 in ODIs, this wicket-keeper has been the go to man for Sri Lanka during any crisis. He plays the shortest format equally well. With more than 1500 runs in the IPL and an average of 31 in T20 internationals makes him a complete player.

6) Chris Gayle: This tall Jamaican is one of the fiercest hitter of the cricket ball. He uses that advantage in the longer forms to get some quick runs. His average in tests is almost 43 with two 300+scores and almost 40 in ODIs. His T20 records are known by one and all and so he makes this list with considerable ease.

 

7) Virender Sehwag: The Nawab of Najafgarh plays all the formats with a flair that is his trademark. He plays fearless cricket which induces fear in the bowlers and he uses that to his advantage. His average in tests is almost 51 and he plays the ODIs very well too with almost 8300 runs to his credit and the highest ODI score(219*) ever. His strike rate in T20 is an astounding 153 and he is one of cricketers who is effective in all the formats of the game.

 

8) Michael Hussey: This south paw from Australia has an astounding average in tests and one dayers. He is know as “Mr.Cricket” and “Mr.Dependable” in the Australian Cricket circuits. He has been a prolific run scorer for them over the years and his innings in the semi-finals of the T20 world in 2010 against Pakistan is a proof of his talent in the shortest format.

 

These are my choices for complete players though notable omissions include Shane Watson,Tamim Iqbal,Graeme Smith,Ross Taylor,Brendon Mccullum,Mahela Jayawardene,Tillakratne Dilshan,Mohammed Hafeez among others.