5 greatest T20I batsmen of all time

T20 as a format is still in its infancy. Since being introduced more than a decade ago, it has seen plenty of superstars. While they may not be mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Don Bradman or Viv Richards, they are still legends in their own right.Also read: IPL 2016 Schedule, venue details While they may not have the grace of a forward defensive stroke by Rahul Dravid or a cover drive by Sunil Gavaskar, modern batsmen, especially those who excel in T20s, boast of an incredible amount of skill.While there have been plenty of very good T20 players, like AB de Villiers, there haven't been that many who have dominated the international game. But, those who have will be cherished forever.Also read: ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan- LIVE streaming, Ball by Ball Commentary, team news, squad, date, timeSo here are the five greatest T20I batsmen of all time. 

#5 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj secured his status as a T20 great in the 2007 World T20

While some credit Yuvraj Singh's performance in the 2014 World T20 final for India's failure to lift their second T20 crown, it was arguably Yuvraj who won India the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

While his performance in the 2011 World Cup is fondly remembered, many forget that his record in T20Is is one of the best in the business.

His six sixes off Stuart Broad in the game against England in the 2007 World T20 brought him immortality in the format and in the process helped him score the fastest fifty in just 12 balls, a record unlikely to be broken anytime soon.

His overall record in the format too are nothing short of impressive. He has scored almost 1,000 runs in 40 matches at an average of 31 and strike rate over 140 and also picked up 23 wickets at an impressive average of just 16 and a miserly economy rate of 7.