Who Is The Godfather Of Cricket In 2025? – Always this questions in mind of Cricket Fans. How can fans decide who is the godfather of cricket.
This is not an official title but a mark of their influence, dominance, and lasting legacy in the cricket. Who did shape of cricket and not play for own fame. and Godfather always leads, inspires, and transforms.
Who is the Godfather of Cricket in world
#3 Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies)
Sir Garfield Sobers Personal Details
Hers we are providing details in table about Sir Garfield Sobers. who know full name of “Garfield St Aubrun Sobers”. Sobers age 88 years old, batting style – Left hand, Bowling style – Left arm fast medium, and playing role in cricket as All-Rounder. also shape the westindies cricket. and inspire always westindies cricket fans.
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Garfield St Aubrun Sobers |
| Born | July 28, 1936, Chelsea Road, Bay Land, St Michael, Barbados |
| Age | 88y 215d |
| Also Known As | Sir Garry Sobers |
| Batting Style | Left-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Fast Medium, Slow Left-arm Orthodox, Left-arm Wrist Spin |
| Playing Role | Allrounder |
| Height | 5ft 11in |
| Relations | DAJ Holford (Cousin) |
| Teams | West Indies, Barbados, Nottinghamshire, South Australia |
Sir Garfield Sobers Batting Stats/Records
| Title | 1954-1974 |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 93 |
| Innings (Inns) | 160 |
| Not Out (NO) | 21 |
| Runs | 8032 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 365* |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 57.78 |
| Centuries (100s) | 26 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 30 |
| Ducks (0s) | 12 |
Sir Garfield Sobers Bowling Stats/Records
| Title | 1954-1974 |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 93 |
| Innings (Inns) | 159 |
| Balls Bowled | 21,599 |
| Runs Conceded | 7,999 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 235 |
| Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | 6/73 |
| Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | 8/80 |
| Bowling Average (Avg) | 34.03 |
| Economy Rate (Econ) | 2.22 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 91.9 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls (5w) | 6 |
| 10-Wicket Hauls (10w) | 0 |
Top Records/Achievments
- 8th Most consecutive matches as captain (39)
- 3rd Most runs in an innings (by batting position) (365*)
- 7th Most fifties in consecutive innings (6)
- 2nd Fastest to 6000 runs (111 innings)
- 2nd Best economy rate in an innings (0.21)
- 8th Most catches in a match (6)
- Achieved 100 runs & 5 wickets in an innings
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#2 Viv Richards (West Indies)
Viv Richards Personal Details
Viv Richards play cricket for the westIndies country. full name Isaac vivian alexander richards very long. age – 72 year old, Right hand batsman, right arm slow bowler and batting allrounder role play always. He always inspire the cricket fans of west indies.
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards |
| Born | March 07, 1952, St John’s, Antigua |
| Age | 72y 358d |
| Also Known As | Sir Viv Richards |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Slow, Right-arm Offbreak |
| Playing Role | Batting Allrounder |
| Relations | MA Richards (Son), D Richards (Half-brother), M Richards (Brother) |
| Other | Coach |
| Teams | West Indies, Combined Islands, Glamorgan, Leeward Islands, Queensland, Somerset |
Viv Richards Batting Stats in ODI & Test
| Stat | Test Cricket (1974-1991) | ODI Cricket (1975-1991) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 121 | 187 |
| Innings (Inns) | 182 | 167 |
| Not Out (NO) | 12 | 24 |
| Runs | 8540 | 6721 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 291 | 189* |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 50.23 | 47.00 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | — | 7451 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | — | 90.20 |
| Centuries (100s) | 24 | 11 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 45 | 45 |
| Ducks (0s) | 10 | 7 |
Viv Richards Bowling Stats in ODI & Test
| Stat | Test Cricket (1974-1991) | ODI Cricket (1975-1991) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 121 | 187 |
| Innings (Inns) | 103 | 131 |
| Balls Bowled | 5170 | 5644 |
| Runs Conceded | 1964 | 4228 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 32 | 118 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings (BBI) | 2/17 | 6/41 |
| Best Bowling in a Match (BBM) | 3/51 | — |
| Bowling Average (Avg) | 61.37 | 35.83 |
| Economy Rate (Econ) | 2.27 | 4.49 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 161.5 | 47.8 |
| 4-Wicket Hauls (4w) | 0 | 1 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls (5w) | 0 | 2 |
| 10-Wicket Hauls (10w) | 0 | — |
#1 Sir Donald Bradman (Australia)
Sir Donald Bradman Personal Details
Sir Donald Bradman play cricket for Australia country and shine of the australian cricket from own techniqes. full name is Donald George Bradman. nick name is the “The Don”. Right hand batsman and legbreak spin bowler. He is the most remarkable cricketer, inspireable and motivate for all cricket fans.
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Donald George Bradman |
| Born | August 27, 1908, Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Died | February 25, 2001, Kensington Park, Adelaide, South Australia (aged 92y 182d) |
| Also Known As | Sir Donald Bradman |
| Nicknames | The Don |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Legbreak |
| Height | 5ft 7in |
| Teams | Australia, New South Wales, South Australia |
Sir Donald Bradman Batting Stats in ODI & Test
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Span | 1928-1948 |
| Matches (Mat) | 52 |
| Innings (Inns) | 80 |
| Not Out (NO) | 10 |
| Runs | 6996 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 334 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 99.94 |
| Centuries (100s) | 29 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 13 |
| Ducks (0s) | 7 |
Sir Donald Bradman Bowling Stats in ODI & Test
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Span | 1928-1948 |
| Matches (Mat) | 52 |
| Innings (Inns) | 9 |
| Balls Bowled | 160 |
| Runs Conceded | 72 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 2 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings (BBI) | 1/8 |
| Best Bowling in a Match (BBM) | 1/15 |
| Bowling Average (Avg) | 36.00 |
| Economy Rate (Econ) | 2.70 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 80.0 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls (5w) | 0 |
| 10-Wicket Hauls (10w) | 0 |
Top Records/Achievments
- Most runs in a series by a captain – 1st place (810 runs)
- Highest career batting average – 1st place (99.94)
- Scored a hundred in each innings of a match
- 99 not out (and 199, 299 etc.) – Recorded 299
- Scored a hundred and a duck in the same match
- Most fours in an innings – 3rd place (46 fours)
- Fastest to 6000 runs – 1st place (68 innings)
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Who is the Godfather of Cricket in IPL
#3 Chris Gayle (RCB, PBKS)
Chris Gayle is the Most valuable and powerfull player in the IPL or T20 cricket history. he starts the IPL with sixes to sixes. and always attract cricket fans. He is not any caption role but only fun with bat and always target the bowler and show air show.
Chris Gayle Stats in IPL overall
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Year | Career |
| Matches (Mat) | 142 |
| Not Out (NO) | 16 |
| Runs | 4965 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 175* |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 39.72 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 3333 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 148.96 |
| Centuries (100s) | 6 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 31 |
| Fours (4s) | 405 |
| Sixes (6s) | 357 |
| Catches (CT) | 29 |
| Stumpings (ST) | 0 |
#2 Rohit Sharma (MI)
Rohit Sharma is also godfather of ipl because he is caption of Mumbai Indians last some sesion. and win ipl trophies. he is the indian cricket team caption also. and some international title also for the indian team. and now we are talking about ipl stats of rohit sharma. Mumbai Indians have IPL titles – “Champions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)”.
Rohit Sharma Stats in IPL overall
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| IPL Titles | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| Matches (Mat) | 257 |
| Not Out (NO) | 29 |
| Runs | 6628 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 109* |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 29.72 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 5054 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 131.14 |
| Centuries (100s) | 2 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 43 |
| Fours (4s) | 599 |
| Sixes (6s) | 280 |
| Catches (CT) | 101 |
| Stumpings (ST) | 0 |
#1 MS Dhoni (CSK)
Cricket fans always say – MS Dhoni is the best cricketer in india. because dhoni shape the cricket in india. and much more change or experments in indian cricket. and also get results as the some international trophies and ipl. Also dhoni know as “Best Finisher in the World“. Chennai Super Kings have IPL Titles – “Champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)”.
MS Dhoni Stats in IPL overall
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| IPL Titles | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Matches (Mat) | 264 |
| Not Out (NO) | 95 |
| Runs | 5243 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 84* |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 39.13 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 3812 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 137.54 |
| Centuries (100s) | 0 |
| Half-Centuries (50s) | 24 |
| Fours (4s) | 363 |
| Sixes (6s) | 252 |
| Catches (CT) | 152 |
| Stumpings (ST) | 42 |
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