Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Shastri Reveals Top Cricket Influencers: Gavaskar, Tendulkar Among Top 5
Ravi Shastri, a former coach, picked his top five most important cricket players ever.
He chose Sunil Gavaskar, a great batter; Kapil Dev, who inspired a World Cup win; Sachin Tendulkar, a record-breaking batsman; MS Dhoni, a successful captain; and Virat Kohli, another modern great.
Shastri focused on players who have had a big impact on the sport and have mostly retired or are near retirement, highlighting their influence on the game's history and success.
Ravi Shastri named his top five most influential cricketers of all time.
The list includes Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.
Gavaskar is considered the best batter, Tendulkar the entire package.
Kapil Dev's influence is beyond numbers, inspiring the 1983 World Cup win.
Dhoni and Kohli are also recognized for their significant impact.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Tendulkar, Dhoni, and Kohli.
- What
- Ravi Shastri named his top five most influential cricketers.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but during a podcast.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To recognize influential players in cricket history.
Current Era Players
Past and Present Players
Bumrah's Omission
Current Era Players
Jasprit Bumrah's omission suggests criteria based more on finished careers.
Past and Present Players
Shastri highlights the players who have already made a significant impact in their careers, rather than including those with potentially more future achievements.
- Named By
- Ravi Shastri
- Influential Players
- Gavaskar, Dev, Tendulkar, Dhoni, Kohli
- Gavaskar Stats
- 10,122 runs in Tests
- Tendulkar Stats
- 100 centuries
- Dhoni Achievements
- Won all ICC trophies
- Kohli Stats
- Most ODI centuries