The title of the world’s top all-rounder is highly sought. the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings gave a clear picture of who were the leading all-rounders in different formats.
Ravindra Jadeja of India is the first on the list of Test cricket. His excellent skills both with bat and ball have helped India achieve successes. He has cemented his position as a great all-rounder in the game in its longest format.
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When talking about ODIs, Afghan Mohammad Nabi is ranked at the top. Both bat and ball contributions are vital for Afghanistan, with Nabi a force in ODIs.
T20Is: The Indian player that gained back his top position recently is Hardik Pandya. Sharp batting and bowling with bat have helped the Indian team gain crucial overs in the shortest format, with Pandya being in top form in T20Is.
It is worth noting that these rankings are dynamic and can change based on performances of players in ongoing matches and tournaments. For example, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has been a consistent performer across all formats, achieving the unique feat of being ranked the No. 1 all-rounder in all three formats simultaneously in 2015.
The debate over who is the world’s best all-rounder is subjective and often influenced by personal preferences and regional loyalties. However, the ICC rankings provide an objective measure based on players’ performances in international cricket.
Here is a list of some of the top all-rounders in cricket as of December 2024, categorized by their format and ICC ranking:
Top All-rounders in Test Cricket (ICC Ranking)
- Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- Ben Stokes (England)
- Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Jason Holder (West Indies)
Top All-rounders in One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- Chris Woakes (England)
- Hardik Pandya (India)
Top All-rounders in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
- Hardik Pandya (India)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia)