The definition of GOAT in cricket is the “Greatest of All Times”. In every decade, this question is mostly discussed among fans. Because every 10 to 15 years some extraordinary talent comes and shines worldwide. But, there are many levels to reach in the contenders of GOAT.
List of Goat Cricketers
1-Virat Kohli
The local boy from Delhi is the most impactful cricketer of this generation. The aggression and passion of the game are in his blood. He calculates every situation of the game and gets his team over the line. He likes to deliver on the big stages.
His hard discipline clarifies his determination for the sport. Many retired players & experts praise his capabilities and call him the GOAT of cricket. He hits the most number of tons in the one-day format.
He contributed for his team in winning all the titles. He is the most successful red-ball skipper for India. He is the highest runs-getter in ICC events for India with an average of 62.34.
2-Vivan Richards
The Tiger of the 80’s was popular for his fearless batting. He transforms his abilities and technique from red ball to white ball format. In a five-day format, he completed 8540 runs in 121 games with an average of 50.23.
In ODI cricket he change the fashion of batting. During his era, the Caribbean team ruled the world cricket and won 2 back to back world cups. He did 6,721 runs in a one-day format with an average of 47.
3-Sachin Tendulkar
The kid brought up in the streets of Mumbai became the “God of cricket”. In his long career of 24 years, he achieved everything that a legend has. His adaptation according to the situation makes him the GOAT of cricket in India. In international formats, he has done 34,000 runs.
He is the holder of most international hundreds, most test hundreds & most fifties. The little master gave his everything to lift the 2011 World Cup. He is the first batter to reach a double hundred in ODI. He ended his journey in 2013 with a Test average of 53.78.
4-Don Bradman
The shocking batting average of 99.94 made Sir Don Bradman the goat of cricket. His calmness on the pitch makes him unique from the others. In the 1930’s he had put an impact on the change of cricket.
From the 1920s to 40’s he scored 29 hundreds along with 13 half-centuries in 52 matches. He was the beast in batting at any corner of the world. His highest first-class score was 452* runs. In 2001, he left this world.