Who is the godfather of cricket?

Richie Benaud, the 'Godfather' of cricket, RIP.
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Who is the godfather of cricket in India?

After retirement of legendary players, If Sachin is god of cricket, we can easily call MS Dhoni as godfather of Team India. After retirement of legendary players, he continued to lead Team India with an example. He was guiding his boys, often giving them tips to succeed in international cricket.
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Which country is father of cricket?

The sport of cricket has a known history beginning in the late 16th century. Having originated in south-east England, it became an established sport in the country in the 18th century and developed globally in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Who is the legend in cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar

The “Master Blaster” is regarded as one of the bests of all time and the “God of Indian Cricket” by the Cricket fans.
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Who is better Babar or Virat?

Babar vs Virat in ODIs

As of today, Kohli has scored more than 12,800 runs in the ODI format, while Babar is fast approaching the 5000-run landmark. Virat has hit a staggering 46 centuries in ODIs compared to Babar's 17 centuries in 95 ODI matches.
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Who is best captain in cricket?

  • Table of Contents.
  • Best Captain in the World - From MS Dhoni to Ricky Ponting. Top 10 World Best Captains in Cricket History. MS Dhoni | 178 wins in 332 matches (India) Ricky Ponting | 220 wins in 324 matches (Australia) Graeme Smith | 163 wins in 286 matches (South Africa) Steve Waugh |108 wins in 163 matches (Australia)
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Who is the current goat of cricket?

"Virat Kohli Is GOAT Of International Cricket": Ex-Sri Lanka Star's Ultimate Praise On India Talisman | Cricket News.
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Who is the faster bowler in world?

Shoaib Akhtar - 161.3kmph (100.2mph) | Pakistan vs England, 2003. Nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest delivery in cricket - 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) - in a One-Day International (ODI) game against England during the 2003 Cricket World Cup at Cape Town in South Africa.
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Who first invented cricket?

There is a consensus of expert opinion that cricket may have been invented during Saxon or Norman times by children living in the Weald, an area of dense woodlands and clearings in south-east England.
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Is cricket older than baseball?

Modern cricket is much older than modern baseball. People have been playing games with balls or bats or bases for millennia, probably, and playing games with two of those elements for centuries before the Knickerbockers, certainly.
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Who is the 2 God of Cricket?

Rohit Sharma is the second God of Cricket thanks to a few extraordinary accomplishments. The only player to record two double centuries in ODIs is Rohit Sharma. He also has the most centuries in T20I. KL Rahul and Virat Kolhi have recently joined the list.
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Who is better Kohli or Rohit?

Virat vs Rohit in ODIs

Rohit has crossed 200 on 3 occasions, including that incredible 173-ball 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014. Kohli's highest score is 183, but his average is a frankly stupendous 57.29 after 262 innings. Rohit averages an imposing 48.91, but that's still nearly 10 runs an innings less than Kohli.
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Who is God of T20 cricket?

Rohit Sharma - God of T20 cricket in India

He is hailed as the God of T20 cricket in India for his accomplishments at the international and franchise level. The 35-year-old steered Team Mumbai to five Indian T20 League titles - in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
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Who hit the longest six in the world?

The longest six in cricket history was hit by English cricketer Albert Trott recorded during a Test match against Australia in 1899 at the Lord's, when he had smashed Monty Noble for a six that travelled nearly 120-125 meters.
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Which cricketer has most fans?

The God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, too, has a huge fan following through his social media account.
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Who is No 1 wicket keeper in the world?

MS Dhoni is hands down the no. 1 wicketkeeper in the world. He is among the most successful, respected, and recognized captains of the Indian Cricket Team.
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Who is the T20 king in the world?

Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer in T20 Internationals, with 4,008 runs.
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Who is the king of all rounder?

Kapil Dev

India's greatest all-rounder ever, and indeed India's greatest fast bowler, Kapil Dev is the first of the great 1980s all-rounders to appear on this list.
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Who is technically best batsman?

#1 Virat Kohli

He has managed to rack up 7547 runs at an astonishing average of 51.69.
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Who is best in cricket history?

1. Sir Don Bradman (Australia) 2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) 3. Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies)
  • Steve Waugh (Australia)
  • Rahul Dravid (India)
  • Sunil Gavaskar (India)
  • Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
  • Sir Curtly Ambrose (West Indies)
  • Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
  • Dale Steyn (South Africa)
  • Allan Donald (South Africa)
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Who is most powerful batsman in the world?

Best Batsman in the World
  1. Brian Lara: Brian Lara, one of the greatest left-handed hitters of all time, debuted for the West Indies against Pakistan in 1990. ...
  2. Sir Donald Bradman (Sir Donald): ...
  3. Sir Vivian Richards: ...
  4. Sachin Tendulkar: ...
  5. Sir Jack Hobbs: ...
  6. Sir Garfield Sobers: ...
  7. Virat Kohli: ...
  8. Sunil Gavaskar:
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Which country is No 1 in cricket?

ICC Odi Rankings - Updated on 15 Feb 2023

As per the latest Odi rankings released by ICC on 15 Feb 2023, India with 114 rating is placed at the top of the points table. Australia with 112 rating is on the second spot. New Zealand with 111 rating occupies the third place.
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