There is a continuous debate between groups related to cricket about the GOAT in the whole cricket world. There is a list of several players who delivered their best and make a significant contribution to the world of cricket based on their contributions considered as greatest by the community.
Here is the list of several players who are competing for the title of GOAT with their fleets:
Player | Nationality | Test runs | Test Average | ODI runs | ODI average |
Sachin Tendulkar | India | 15,921 | 53.78 | 18,426 | 44.83 |
Sir Donald Bradman | Australia | 6,996 | 99.94 | 2,944 | 99.94 |
Virat Kohli | India | 8,933 | 50.66 | 12,169 | 59.07 |
Brian Lara | West Indies | 11,953 | 52.88 | 11,953 | 40 |
Steve Smith | Australia | 7,240 | 61.84 | 4,378 | 49.21 |
Considering GOAT
After going through all this above-mentioned data, we dont have any definite criteria on which we can decide about who is the GOAT of cricket?. All the above-mentioned made an impressive contribution and made impactful impressions on the world of cricket but at different times and fields and in a particular era. As they are GOAT in themselves based on their achievement. A GOAT is not just the title that an individual gave to himself, it's the role of the community that loves them, admires them, and makes the GOAT. So, let the community decide.
Conclusion
The main review of the all above-mentioned data is that in the field of cricket, there are many players who gave a significant role in the game and several impressions may decide the greatest in the world. There are many players who can be included in the list of GOATs of cricket like Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Donald Bradman, Virat Kohli, Brian Lara, and Steve Smith.
