Who is the King of Cricket in the World at Present 2023?

The Indian T20 League 2023 is currently going on, and fans have a lot of cricket action to enjoy and see who is the king of cricket in world at present. 

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So a lot of young budding cricketers are getting their maiden breaks with the national team. While some are failing to make their mark and fading into oblivion, some are able to cement their place by virtue of some spellbinding performances in front of the fans and trying to become the king of cricket. 

Who is the King of Cricket?

In order to be called the king of cricket in world, it is important that players are able to stay at the top for a long time. Given the current demanding nature of the game, it is something that is extremely tough. However, there are a few that have still proved their mettle and have done enough to get that respect from the fans. 

In the list below, we discuss top four names who can be considered the best and king of cricket in world at this time.

Virat Kohli: King of Cricket in India

The king of cricket in India is unquestionably Virat Kohli with 25322 runs across all T20, Test, and ODI's formats in international cricket. There is a reason Kohli has earned the distinction of being called “king Kohli”. King Kohli reigns over the hearts of Indian cricket fans and in spite of his recent dip in form, he is still regarded as one of the greatest of the game. Perhaps no other currently active batter is as technically perfect as Kohli. His cover drives are a joy to watch. V. Kohli prefers to build his innings and has the temperament to go longer distances. 

He is one of the few batsmen that averaged over 50 in all 3 formats of the game and can be termed as the king of cricket. Maintaining an average of 57.32 over the course of 274 ODI matches is not an easy task. But Kohli has done that with relative ease. He compliments that with another 48.93 in Tests and 52.74 in T20s. A 137.97 strike rate in the shortest format would be a matter of pride for anyone.

Virat Kohli: Batting Statistics 

Babar Azam : King of cricket in Pakistan

The Pakistan skipper has proved himself as one of the greatest modern-day batters and has the opportunity of becoming the number 1 in all three formats of the game. Still just 28, Azam is relatively young and dominates the rankings in both ODI and T20 formats. He is placed 5th in Test cricket with just M. Labuschagne, K. Williamson, S. Smith and J. Root ahead of him. Babar Azam averages 48.63 in Test cricket, which is complemented with an impressive 59.17 in ODI cricket. He has the skills to adjust according to the demands of the game. A perfect example of that is his 127 plus strike rate in the shortest format of the game. Azam is one belonging to the younger generation of leaders that look set for a bright future and become the best cricketer in the world.

Babar Azam: Batting Statistics

Also Read : Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli - Batting, Stats Comparison in T20, ODI and Test

Joe Root

Having given up his leadership responsibilities, Root is now playing freely, giving opponents reasons to worry. He can truly be called a king of cricket and the game. Root averages over 50 in the ODI format as well and has started finding his groove in T20s too. He has a 120 plus strike rate in the T20s, showing how he adjusts to the demands of the game.

Joe Root: Batting Statistics

Rohit Sharma

In spite of being 35, the Indian skipper is still regarded as one of the greatest of the game, particularly in the limited-over formats. R. Sharma plays a high-risk game, not showing any inhibitions against bowlers looking to use bounce against him. Sharma’s cover and straight drives are a joy to watch. Though injuries have played its part in Sharma’s dropping down in ICC rankings, he still hasn’t lost his touch no matter what the format is. 

Sharma has managed to score over 3000 runs in just 49 Test matches at an average of 45.66. A seasoned one-day international campaigner, the veteran right-hander has another 9825 runs to his name in the format. Sharma is currently placed 10th on the ODI batter’s list. He could be the difference maker for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Rohit Sharma: Batting Statistics

Also Read : Virat Kohli vs. Rohit Sharma – Batting and Captaincy Comparison, Stats

There are plenty of others whose names might have been omitted from the list but that doesn’t mean that their credentials are in any way less significant. With cricketers adjusting to the demanding nature of the modern-day game, cricket is only going to see the emergence of many more such kings over the years.

So, according to you Who Is The King Of Cricket?

FAQs

Who is called the King of IPL?

Some may argue that Virat Kohli deserves the title of "King of IPL" due to his exceptional batting performances and consistent run-scoring in the tournament. However, Mumbai's captain Rohit Sharma is also a strong contender for the title of "King of IPL" with his impressive leadership skills and record-breaking performances. Despite being the former Bangalore skipper, Kohli has not yet won an IPL title, but his individual records in the tournament are impressive nonetheless.

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