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Top 5 Batsmen with Most Sixes in International Cricket History

In international cricket, there are a lot of players who are known for their ability to hit sixes. In different eras, we have seen different players. Viv Richards, Yuvraj Singh, Hershelle Gibbs, Andre Russell, MS Dhoni and many other players who hit a lot of sixes in their prime. But you know who hits Most Sixes in International Cricket History. Today we tell you the top 5 batsmen of the cricket world who have hit the most sixes. 

5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) 

The dashing opener of the Kiwi team who recently retired from international cricket has 383 international sixes. He played for almost 15 years for his nation. He has 13463 runs in international cricket including 23 hundreds, 65 half-centuries & a big double ton against westindies in 2015 ODI World Cup. In his career, he also smashed 383 international sixes -  

187 sixes in ODIs, 173 sixes in T20Is & 23 sixes in tests.

4. Brendon Mccullum (New Zealand)

New Zealand’s former Captain Brendon Mccullum was one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history. He played 14 years for his nation(2002-2016). He scored 14476 runs in his international career including 19 hundreds, 76 half-centuries. His career best score of international cricket is 302* against India in 2014. In his career, he smashed 398 sixes - 200 6s in ODIs, 107 6s in tests & 91 sixes in T20Is.

3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) 

In 1996, The world first became aware of the name of shahid afridi. Pakistan’s Former Captain Shahid Afridi was always known for his destructive batting and long sixes. He had a record of fastest century in ODI cricket for 18 years when he smashed a century in just 37 balls. He has a 22 year long international career for Pakistan (1996-2018). He scored 11196 international runs in his career including 11 100s & 51 50s. In his career, he smashed 476 sixes - 351 6s in ODIs, 73 sixes in T20Is & 52 6s in tests.

2. Chris Gayle (West Indies)

Chris Gayle is the most destructive batsman in the history of cricket. He is the name of fear for every bowler. Nowadays, the whole world calls this man “Universe Boss”. He had a capability to smash every ball out of the boundary line. He has a 22 year long international career where he scored 19593 runs including 42 100s & 105 50s. His career best innings was 333 runs against Sri Lanka in 2010. That's why he wears jersey number 333. In his career, he smashed 553 sixes - 331 sixes in ODIs, 124 sixes in T20I & 98 sixes in tests. He Played his last international match against Australia in T20 World Cup 2021. 

1.  Rohit Sharma (India) 

The name of Rohit Sharma comes at the top of the list. In the current Era, No other batsman has the capability to hit 3-4 sixes in an over. If the right-hander is in his zone, then the bowler is sure to be in trouble. He is also the current captain of team India in test & ODI format. He has been playing for his nation since 2007. He has scored 19398 runs till now in all formats. His career best innings was 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014. In his career, he smashed 624 sixes - 331 sixes in ODIs, 205 sixes in T20I & 88 sixes in tests. In 2024, he said goodbye to the T20I format after winning the T20I World Cup. Rohit Sharma's next target will be to win the ICC upcoming matches where he can once again hit a lot of fours and sixes.

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List of Rohit Sharma centuries in international cricket

Whenever one talks about the pull shot in cricket, Rohit Sharma’s name immediately pops up in our head. He is indeed one of the best pullers in the game and his ability to convert small starts into big ones is second to none. Several international bowlers have struggled to bowl against him when he is on song. Today, Rohit Sharma has built an empire for himself, but this empire didn’t arise in a day.

The right-handed batsman made his international debut in the one-day internationals in 2007. Despite getting a chance at an early age, he struggled to find consistency. He was slotted in as a lower middle-order batsman in 2007- a position where he didn’t find a lot of success. His first-ever century came in 2010 in a tri-nation series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

However, MS Dhoni’s decision to promote him as an opener changed the trajectory of his career. Today, he has 48 centuries across formats.

On that note, let’s delve deeper into Rohit Sharma’s centuries!

As far as one-day internationals are concerned, he has 31 centuries. He is currently third on the all-time list of most centuries in ODI cricket. In Test cricket, the Indian captain boasts of 12 centuries. Unfortunately, he hasn’t enjoyed a long career in the longest format and, thus, has a lesser number of centuries as compared to ODIs.

Having said that, Rohit Sharma was no less than a beast in T20 internationals. He has retired from the shortest format in international cricket but holds the record for scoring the joint most number of centuries along with Glenn Maxwell in T20Is- 5.

The highest score by Rohit Sharma in an ODI format, 264, is a part of his 31-century club in the ODI format. Rohit Sharma made sure that Sri Lanka paid a price for dropping a catch early in the game. He scored 33 fours and nine sixes in the inning at Eden Gardens where India posted 404 runs. In that game, India registered a humongous 150-run victory.

Rohit Sharma’s first Test century came against West Indies at his favorite ground, Eden Gardens, in 2013. Coming down at №6, Rohit Sharma scored 177 runs from 301 deliveries, containing 23 fours and a six. This helped India post a daunting 453 runs in the first inning, causing the West Indies to lose the game by an inning.

He made his T20I debut in 2007, but his first century came in 2015 against South Africa in a bilateral series. He scored 106 runs at Dharamshala to take the side to 199 for the loss of five wickets. India though lost that game but that was the only century that came in a losing cause for Rohit in T20 internationals.

Rohit has retired from T20Is but he is still going strong in the other two formats. India is scheduled to play the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting 22nd November and Rohit Sharma has a big role to play. The fans would expect him to showcase his mettle and score big daddy hundreds.

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir after series loss at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) When the wheels come off for great teams, they unravel quickly and spectacularly. It happened to Australia under Ricky Ponting, after the legends – Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist – retired en masse. It happened to Alastair Cook’s England, who won an Ashes Down Under and a Test series in India. Indian cricket had been there before, in 2011-12, on the heels of back-to-back whitewashes in England and Australia. The current streak offers a throwback. Dressing-room discord was an issue for the Indian team in Australia in 2011-12 also, with some players – Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir in particular – singing from a different hymn sheet and having issues with MS Dhoni. The latter was on the verge of losing his Test captaincy after the series, only to be saved by then BCCI president N Srinivasan. But a squad overhaul happened. Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman hung up their boots. Sachin Tendulkar would call time on his career a couple of seasons later. Sehwag would be dropped and eventually Gambhir, too, would lose his place in the team. India’s Test revival actually began in earnest when Dhoni retired mid-series in Australia in 2014-15 and Virat Kohli took over. India were ranked seventh at the time. The Kohli-and-Ravi Shastri duo would take them to the top of the tree. India became the best Test team in the world under their charge, winning matches in South Africa and England, and successive series in Australia. Gambhir is now India’s head coach and after a home series whitewash against New Zealand followed by a 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the time has come for a rejig. A new cycle will begin from June, with a five-Test series in England, and India need to start afresh. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma having a discussion with Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir (Photo: Debasis Sen) It is learnt that some high-profile departures are on the cards, as the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee and the BCCI look ahead. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his shock retirement after the Brisbane Test. According to sources, his ‘partner in crime’ for many years, Ravindra Jadeja, is on his way out as well. Moving forward, Axar Patel is going to be the team’s premier spin-bowling all-rounder. Mohammed Shami missed the Test series in Australia, for he couldn’t make a full recovery. The 34-year-old fast bowler is likely to return for the Champions Trophy, but there’s a big question mark over his red-ball future. Bigger questions involving the galacticos, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have to be answered. There’s a school of thought that Rohit, who stood himself down in Sydney, has already played his last Test, a belligerent TV interview, rubbishing retirement rumours, notwithstanding. “I don’t see Rohit going to England,” Gilchrist said on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. In fact, the legendary former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman even suggested that the upcoming Champions Trophy could be Rohit’s last as far as international cricket is concerned. “I think he will probably have a crack at the Champions Trophy and that might be (it). That might see him out.” Rohit Sharma at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) According to a BCCI insider, apart from the next Test cycle, the 2027 World Cup, too, is firmly on the head coach’s mind, and a new-look side would be given enough time to bed in. Phasing out is going to be the order of the day. What about Kohli? He is Indian cricket’s biggest brand. Also, notwithstanding his elongated form slump, he is the only bonafide batting great in the current Test team. Some reports suggest that the 36-year-old wants the England series in the summer to be his swansong. But Shastri believes that Kohli still has a role to play, with the Indian team heading towards transition. “So, I think the contributing factor to this team is transition and the youngsters coming through the ranks,” the former India head coach told ICC Review.

“There are a lot of guys (young players) there who can benefit from the experience of a player of Virat Kohli’s calibre.” Agarkar and Gambhir will have to make some tricky calls, as Indian cricket enters a new phase. Also Read: Bumrah as good as Marshall, Steyn and other modern-day greats The post Has Rohit Sharma played his last Test? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir after series loss at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) When the wheels come off for great teams, they unravel quickly and spectacularly. It happened to Australia under Ricky Ponting, after the legends – Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist – retired en masse. It happened to Alastair Cook’s England, who won an Ashes Down Under and a Test series in India. Indian cricket had been there before, in 2011-12, on the heels of back-to-back whitewashes in England and Australia. The current streak offers a throwback. Dressing-room discord was an issue for the Indian team in Australia in 2011-12 also, with some players – Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir in particular – singing from a different hymn sheet and having issues with MS Dhoni. The latter was on the verge of losing his Test captaincy after the series, only to be saved by then BCCI president N Srinivasan. But a squad overhaul happened. Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman hung up their boots. Sachin Tendulkar would call time on his career a couple of seasons later. Sehwag would be dropped and eventually Gambhir, too, would lose his place in the team. India’s Test revival actually began in earnest when Dhoni retired mid-series in Australia in 2014-15 and Virat Kohli took over. India were ranked seventh at the time. The Kohli-and-Ravi Shastri duo would take them to the top of the tree. India became the best Test team in the world under their charge, winning matches in South Africa and England, and successive series in Australia. Gambhir is now India’s head coach and after a home series whitewash against New Zealand followed by a 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the time has come for a rejig. A new cycle will begin from June, with a five-Test series in England, and India need to start afresh. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma having a discussion with Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir (Photo: Debasis Sen) It is learnt that some high-profile departures are on the cards, as the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee and the BCCI look ahead. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his shock retirement after the Brisbane Test. According to sources, his ‘partner in crime’ for many years, Ravindra Jadeja, is on his way out as well. Moving forward, Axar Patel is going to be the team’s premier spin-bowling all-rounder. Mohammed Shami missed the Test series in Australia, for he couldn’t make a full recovery. The 34-year-old fast bowler is likely to return for the Champions Trophy, but there’s a big question mark over his red-ball future. Bigger questions involving the galacticos, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have to be answered. There’s a school of thought that Rohit, who stood himself down in Sydney, has already played his last Test, a belligerent TV interview, rubbishing retirement rumours, notwithstanding. “I don’t see Rohit going to England,” Gilchrist said on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. In fact, the legendary former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman even suggested that the upcoming Champions Trophy could be Rohit’s last as far as international cricket is concerned. “I think he will probably have a crack at the Champions Trophy and that might be (it). That might see him out.” Rohit Sharma at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) According to a BCCI insider, apart from the next Test cycle, the 2027 World Cup, too, is firmly on the head coach’s mind, and a new-look side would be given enough time to bed in. Phasing out is going to be the order of the day. What about Kohli? He is Indian cricket’s biggest brand. Also, notwithstanding his elongated form slump, he is the only bonafide batting great in the current Test team. Some reports suggest that the 36-year-old wants the England series in the summer to be his swansong. But Shastri believes that Kohli still has a role to play, with the Indian team heading towards transition. “So, I think the contributing factor to this team is transition and the youngsters coming through the ranks,” the former India head coach told ICC Review.

“There are a lot of guys (young players) there who can benefit from the experience of a player of Virat Kohli’s calibre.” Agarkar and Gambhir will have to make some tricky calls, as Indian cricket enters a new phase. Also Read: Bumrah as good as Marshall, Steyn and other modern-day greats The post Has Rohit Sharma played his last Test? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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MS Dhoni provides updates on his fitness ahead of IPL 2025 | masr356.com

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, cricket fans are eager to see the return of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the sport’s most iconic figures. Having retired from international cricket in August 2020, Dhoni is preparing to step onto the field for his 18th IPL season, a milestone that speaks volumes about his enduring legacy and commitment to the game.…

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MS Dhoni provides updates on his fitness ahead of IPL 2025

As the excitement builds what's to come Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, cricket fans are eager to see the return of Mahendra Singh Dhonione of the most famous people in the game. After retiring from international cricket in August 2020, Dhoni is set to enter the arena for his 18th season of the IPL, an event that speaks volumes about his enduring legacy and dedication to the game.…

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MS Dhoni provides updates on his fitness ahead of IPL 2025

As the excitement builds what's to come Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, cricket fans are eager to see the return of Mahendra Singh Dhonione of the most famous people in the game. After retiring from international cricket in August 2020, Dhoni is set to enter the arena for his 18th season of the IPL, an event that speaks volumes about his enduring legacy and dedication to the game.…

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MS Dhoni turns Santa to celebrate Christmas with family and Kriti Sanon, pictures break the internet

Former Indian National Cricket Team player MS Dhoni has taken the avatar of Santa Claus and has taken the internet by storm. The Chennai Super Kings keeper was spotted celebrating Christmas with his family on Wednesday (25th December). Dhoni, after retiring from international cricket in 2020, has a lot of time to spend with his family. The former captain of the Indian National Cricket Team is…

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Ravichandran Ashwin reveals secret to MS Dhoni's success

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about MS Dhoni’s leadership qualities, as he revealed the traits that made him one of the greatest captains in cricket history. Ashwin said that Dhoni’s success was built on a simple yet effective philosophy: doing the basics right. Ashwin, who recently retired from international cricket, flourished under Dhoni’s guidance at the IPL while playing for Chennai…

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Neither Rohit nor Virat but this player is The Best Indian cricket player

There have been many great players produced in the history of the Indian cricket Team i.e Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma. In the Modern Era, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill are one of them. But if we talk about The Best Indian cricket player, There are so many players who can easily become part of that list But according to stats in all departments, no one is better than Sachin Tendulkar.

Sachin Tendulkar played 24 years for his Nation. He made his debut for India in 1989 against Pakistan while he played his last international match in 2013. He scored 34357 International Runs including 100 hundreds across all formats. He is the first player of the planet who hits a double hundred in ODI Cricket. Apart from that he also takes 201 international wickets. He Played six 50 Over World Cup and 4 Champions Trophy. The Man whose fans cover thousands of miles to just watch him. Because of him, Modern Era Great Virat Kohli, World Champion captain MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and many other players started playing cricket. Not only India, world cricket's greatest batsman Kane Williamson also started his cricket career by watching Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from this, there are many players around the world who got inspired by this great player.

Sachin Tendulkar scored 15921 Test Runs including 51 hundreds and 68 fifties. He Scored 18426 Runs including 49 hundreds and 96 fifties. He also played a T20I Match against South Africa where he scored 10 runs and also got a wicket of Justin Kemp. Even His Bowling Figures is also incredible where he got 154 ODI Wickets,46 Test Wickets & a Wicket in T20I. Very Few People know but he was also a Great Fielder. Where he takes 256 international catches.   

He did everything to clinch the World Cup but in the first 5 World Cups he failed. But a phone call from Viv Richards changed his life. If Richards had not suggested that he play one more World Cup, Sachin's dream of winning the World Cup would never have been fulfilled. Apart from international cricket, Sachin also played 861 domestic Matches including List A and First class Where he scored 47395 Runs. He has 141 hundreds and 230 50+ scores in domestic Cricket. He has 272 Domestic Wickets to his name. In 2013, he played his last international match against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Indian Cricket fans were literally sad for him. All the fans gave thanks to Sachin for his contribution to Indian cricket. After 12 years of his retirement, there are many records which belong to only him.  

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After Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli likely to announce retirement

Legendary Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket following the completion of the third Test against Australia during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Several fans were shocked by Ashwin’s sudden decision about his retirement. Thus he became the second high profile cricketer after MS Dhoni to announce retirement amid Border Gavaskar…

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[ad_1] Parimatch Asia team has released the results of its comprehensive survey “Cricket Fans' Choice Survey”, which highlights fans' favorite cricketers as voted by over 3,000 participants. The survey participants voted for their favorite active cricket players across several categories, sharing their opinions on a sport that holds a unique place in the nation's heart. The results reflect fans' sentiments regarding athletes' performances and contributions to the game, as well as their character and influence off the pitch.   Athletes with the strongest connection with fans   “Cricket is not just a sport but a vital part of life and culture for millions across Asia, where approximately 90% of cricket fans reside. In India, home to one of the most powerful cricket tournaments globally, cricket holds a unique position in life and cultural identity, with athletes serving both as celebrities and role models. This deep emotional connection drives our decision to create this survey, gathering insights directly from the fans. We believe this survey will foster a richer dialogue around the sport that Asia is so passionate about,” commented the Parimatch Press Office.   Findings from the survey include: #1 Virat Kohli edges out MS Dhoni as the favorite IPL cricketer; he also ranks highest as a favorite role model, for the most prominent on-field celebrations, and as the most popular on social media In the battle of the two former Indian skippers, Virat Kohli edged out MS Dhoni by a 3% margin, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart being chosen by 33% of fans as a best cricket player. Born and raised in New Delhi, Kohli became an instant fan favorite in Bengaluru after RCB signed the young batter back in 2009.   Among the fans' favorite cricket players are also Sunile Narine and Nicholas Pooran, Parimatch’ ambassadors. "I'm truly honored to be recognized by the fans. Their support means the world to me, and I look forward to continuing to make them proud on and off the field,” commented Sunile Narine.   #2 Andre Russell tops the list of most interesting players to watch on the pitch Andre Russell topped the category of ‘Most interesting player to watch on the Pitch’ with 31% of fans’ votes. Unfortunately, the two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner won’t be part of the 2025 IPL Auction, as he has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 12 crores.   The Caribbean all-rounder spent a couple of seasons with the Delhi Daredevils before joining the Knight Riders in 2014. The batting powerhouse made his marker in the IPL in some style winning the 2019 IPL Super Striker award along with the Player of the Tournament award for the 2019 season of the cash-rich league. In 119 matches for KKR, Russell has taken 119 wickets and scored 2426 runs at a strike rate of nearly 175.   #3 MS Dhoni: Favorite Captain, Favorite Player to Watch in High-Pressure Situations, Most Interesting Player off the field, and Most Connected with fans Despite retiring from international cricket five years ago, in the list of favorite captains, Dhoni (48%) topped the list of favorite captains, edging out Rohit Sharma (25%). Kohli, Pat Cummins, and Pandya followed in third, fourth, and fifth place, with 17%, 15%, and 14% of fans' votes, respectively. Additionally, 27% of fans believe he is the most interesting player to watch in high-pressure situations.   Notably, it’s not just Dhoni's sports achievements that fans appreciate. According to the survey, 21% of fans consider him the most interesting player off the field, and 31% believe he is the most connected to fans. Beyond his on-field exploits for India and CSK in the IPL, Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. He also recently made a cameo in a Tamil-language film, bringing him closer to fans in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, who lovingly refer to him as ‘Thala.’   #4 Bhuvneshwar Edges Rahane for Most Underrated Player

In a sea of players, certain names tend to be overlooked when the discussion centers on the most popular and eye-catching stars. From the fans' perspective, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ajinkya Rahane stand out as the most underrated players, earning 18% and 16% of the votes, respectively.   Both athletes have been unsung heroes of their respective sides' victories in the IPL, and the stalwarts now find themselves in the fray of the mega auction after their teams opted to move on and retain a younger core of players.   #5 Jake Fraser-McGurk: Rising star for IPL 2025 IPL 2024 witnessed several young batters throw caution to the wind and redefine T20 batting, with multiple totals exceeding 265 runs. Among the rising stars, Abhishek Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, and Tristan Stubbs stole the spotlight, showcasing their range of shots with impressive strike rates.   Fraser-McGurk edged out Rinku Singh by 1% to top the list of players in contention for the 'Next Season's Rising Star' title, securing 40% and 39% of fans' votes, respectively. They are followed by Parag (26%), Varma (26%), and uncapped fast bowler Harshit Rana (22%), completing the Top 5 list. Their performances promise fans many exciting moments in the upcoming seasons.   Methodology The data was collected by the Parimatch Asia research team between October 1, 2024 and November 1st, 2024. The online survey was distributed via email and online platforms, with 3,011 qualified respondents from India.   About Parimatch Parimatch is the #1 global gaming platform, that provides a complete suite of sports and casino online betting services to its customers. Since 1994, Parimatch has grown to be enjoyed by 3,000,000 active users worldwide. It is trusted by the world's top athletes and celebrities: famous Indian actress Kajal Aggarwal and Trinidadian cricket stars Nicholas Pooran and Sunil Narine are among their brand ambassadors. Parimatch is the Regional Sponsor of the Argentine Football Association and the Title Sponsor of the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons cricket team, a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise. Since 2019, Parimatch has been one of the leading betting brands in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Parimatch Asia team has released the results of its comprehensive survey “Cricket Fans' Choice Survey”, which highlights fans' favorite cricketers as voted by over 3,000 participants. The survey participants voted for their favorite active cricket players across several categories, sharing their opinions on a sport that holds a unique place in the nation's heart. The results reflect fans' sentiments regarding athletes' performances and contributions to the game, as well as their character and influence off the pitch.   Athletes with the strongest connection with fans   “Cricket is not just a sport but a vital part of life and culture for millions across Asia, where approximately 90% of cricket fans reside. In India, home to one of the most powerful cricket tournaments globally, cricket holds a unique position in life and cultural identity, with athletes serving both as celebrities and role models. This deep emotional connection drives our decision to create this survey, gathering insights directly from the fans. We believe this survey will foster a richer dialogue around the sport that Asia is so passionate about,” commented the Parimatch Press Office.   Findings from the survey include: #1 Virat Kohli edges out MS Dhoni as the favorite IPL cricketer; he also ranks highest as a favorite role model, for the most prominent on-field celebrations, and as the most popular on social media In the battle of the two former Indian skippers, Virat Kohli edged out MS Dhoni by a 3% margin, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart being chosen by 33% of fans as a best cricket player. Born and raised in New Delhi, Kohli became an instant fan favorite in Bengaluru after RCB signed the young batter back in 2009.   Among the fans' favorite cricket players are also Sunile Narine and Nicholas Pooran, Parimatch’ ambassadors. "I'm truly honored to be recognized by the fans. Their support means the world to me, and I look forward to continuing to make them proud on and off the field,” commented Sunile Narine.   #2 Andre Russell tops the list of most interesting players to watch on the pitch Andre Russell topped the category of ‘Most interesting player to watch on the Pitch’ with 31% of fans’ votes. Unfortunately, the two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner won’t be part of the 2025 IPL Auction, as he has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 12 crores.   The Caribbean all-rounder spent a couple of seasons with the Delhi Daredevils before joining the Knight Riders in 2014. The batting powerhouse made his marker in the IPL in some style winning the 2019 IPL Super Striker award along with the Player of the Tournament award for the 2019 season of the cash-rich league. In 119 matches for KKR, Russell has taken 119 wickets and scored 2426 runs at a strike rate of nearly 175.   #3 MS Dhoni: Favorite Captain, Favorite Player to Watch in High-Pressure Situations, Most Interesting Player off the field, and Most Connected with fans Despite retiring from international cricket five years ago, in the list of favorite captains, Dhoni (48%) topped the list of favorite captains, edging out Rohit Sharma (25%). Kohli, Pat Cummins, and Pandya followed in third, fourth, and fifth place, with 17%, 15%, and 14% of fans' votes, respectively. Additionally, 27% of fans believe he is the most interesting player to watch in high-pressure situations.   Notably, it’s not just Dhoni's sports achievements that fans appreciate. According to the survey, 21% of fans consider him the most interesting player off the field, and 31% believe he is the most connected to fans. Beyond his on-field exploits for India and CSK in the IPL, Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. He also recently made a cameo in a Tamil-language film, bringing him closer to fans in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, who lovingly refer to him as ‘Thala.’   #4 Bhuvneshwar Edges Rahane for Most Underrated Player

In a sea of players, certain names tend to be overlooked when the discussion centers on the most popular and eye-catching stars. From the fans' perspective, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ajinkya Rahane stand out as the most underrated players, earning 18% and 16% of the votes, respectively.   Both athletes have been unsung heroes of their respective sides' victories in the IPL, and the stalwarts now find themselves in the fray of the mega auction after their teams opted to move on and retain a younger core of players.   #5 Jake Fraser-McGurk: Rising star for IPL 2025 IPL 2024 witnessed several young batters throw caution to the wind and redefine T20 batting, with multiple totals exceeding 265 runs. Among the rising stars, Abhishek Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, and Tristan Stubbs stole the spotlight, showcasing their range of shots with impressive strike rates.   Fraser-McGurk edged out Rinku Singh by 1% to top the list of players in contention for the 'Next Season's Rising Star' title, securing 40% and 39% of fans' votes, respectively. They are followed by Parag (26%), Varma (26%), and uncapped fast bowler Harshit Rana (22%), completing the Top 5 list. Their performances promise fans many exciting moments in the upcoming seasons.   Methodology The data was collected by the Parimatch Asia research team between October 1, 2024 and November 1st, 2024. The online survey was distributed via email and online platforms, with 3,011 qualified respondents from India.   About Parimatch Parimatch is the #1 global gaming platform, that provides a complete suite of sports and casino online betting services to its customers. Since 1994, Parimatch has grown to be enjoyed by 3,000,000 active users worldwide. It is trusted by the world's top athletes and celebrities: famous Indian actress Kajal Aggarwal and Trinidadian cricket stars Nicholas Pooran and Sunil Narine are among their brand ambassadors. Parimatch is the Regional Sponsor of the Argentine Football Association and the Title Sponsor of the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons cricket team, a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise. Since 2019, Parimatch has been one of the leading betting brands in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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