Statistics are an undoubtedly essential part of the game because they give us apparent insights into a player's performance and achievements. However, when it comes to admiring the talent and class of some batsmen, stats mean next to nothing.
It may have been a cover drive or a bottom-handed whip or a lofted straight drive, but we have all experienced moments that have taken our breath away. Many cricket fans would pick style over substance. For many, sport is poetry, where the players on the field exhibit their artistry in the most incredible circumstances.
This article looks at the batsmen who have not only scored thousands of runs but have also made fans fall in love with the class and elegance of their batting.
So, let's have a look at the players who we think are India's ten most elegant batsmen ever:
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who served as captain of the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.
Born: 24 April 1973 (age 48 years), Mumbai
Height: 1.65 m
Spouse: Anjali Tendulkar (m. 1995)
Awards: Bharat Ratna, Wisden Cricketers of the Year, MORE
Number: 10 (India national cricket team), 10 (Mumbai Indians / Batsman)
Nicknames: God of Cricket, Little Master, Master Blaster, Sachin, Tendlya
2.Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the India national team. A right-handed top-order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best contemporary batsmen in the world.
Born: 5 November 1988 (age 32 years), New Delhi
Height: 1.75 m
Spouse: Anushka Sharma (m. 2017)
Education: Vishal Bharti Public School
Awards: Wisden Cricketers of the Year, Padma Shri, MORE
Children: Vamika Kohli
Siblings: Bhavna Kohli, Vikash Kohli
3.Rohit Sharma
Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and captains Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. As a right-handed top-order batsman, Rohit is regarded as one of the best contemporary batsmen in the world.
Born: 30 April 1987 (age 34 years), Nagpur
Height: 1.7 m
Spouse: Ritika Sajdeh (m. 2015)
Dates joined: 2011 (Mumbai Indians), MORE
Awards: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award for Cricket, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for Cricket
Children: Samaira Sharma
Parents: Purnima Sharma, Gurunath Sharma
4.Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer who played in all formats of the game. One of the greatest limited-overs players to have played the game, Yuvraj was particularly known for his aggressive and elegant stroke play and match-winning all-around performances for India.
Born: 12 December 1981 (age 39 years), Chandigarh
Height: 1.88 m
Spouse: Hazel Keech (m. 2016)
Number: 12 (India national cricket team), MORE
Dates joined: December 2018 (Mumbai Indians), MORE
Books: The Test of My Life
5.Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian international cricketer and a former limited-overs captain. A left-handed opening batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler, he plays for Delhi in first-class cricket and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Born: 5 December 1985 (age 35 years), Delhi
Height: 1.8 m
Spouse: Ayesha Mukherjee (m. 2012)
Children: Zoravar Dhawan
Nicknames: Gabbar, Jatt-jee
Siblings: Shreshta Dhawan
Parents: Mahendra Pal Dhawan, Sunaina Dhawan
6.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a former Indian international cricketer who captained the Indian national team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014.
Born: 7 July 1981 (age 40 years), Ranchi
Height: 1.75 m
Spouse: Sakshi Dhoni (m. 2010)
Salary: 18 lakhs USD (2016)
Awards: Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, MORE
Parents: Pan Singh, Devaki Devi
7.KL Rahul
Kannur Lokesh Rahul is an Indian international cricketer who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and captains Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He is a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. Rahul made his international debut in 2014 and scored his maiden Test century in his second Test match.
Born: 18 April 1992 (age 29 years), Bengaluru
Full name: Kannur Lokesh Rahul
Test debut (cap 284): 26 December 2014 v Australia
ODI debut (cap 213): 11 June 2016 v Zimbabwe
T20I debut (cap 63): 18 June 2016 v Zimbabwe
Last Test: 30 August 2019 v West Indies
Parents: Dr. K. N. Lokesh, Rajeshwari Lokesh
8.Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja, commonly known as Ravindra Jadeja, is an Indian international cricketer. He is an all-rounder, who bats left-handed in the middle-order and bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He represents Saurashtra in first-class cricket and the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Born: 6 December 1988 (age 32 years), Navagam
Height: 1.73 m
Test debut (cap 275): 13 December 2012 v England
ODI debut (cap 177): 8 February 2009 v Sri Lanka
Spouse: Riva Solanki (m. 2016)
Siblings: Naina Jadeja, Padmini Jadeja
Parents: Anirudhsinh Jadeja, Lata Jadeja
9.Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Rajendra Pant is an Indian cricketer who plays as a middle-order wicket-keeper batsman for India, Delhi, and the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. In December 2015, he was named to India's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Born: 4 October 1997 (age 23 years), Roorkee
Height: 1.7 m
Test debut (cap 291): 18 August 2018 v England
Last Test: 4 August 2021 v England
ODI debut (cap 224): 21 October 2018 v West Indies
Siblings: Sakshi Pant
Parents: Rajendra Pant, Saroj Pant
10.Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is a former Indian international cricketer. An aggressive left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler, he is also regarded as one of the best fielders in world cricket. He plays for Uttar Pradesh in all forms of domestic cricket.
Born: 27 November 1986 (age 34 years), Muradnagar
Height: 1.75 m
Spouse: Priyanka Chaudhary (m. 2015)
Children: Rio Raina, Gracia Raina
Parents: Parvesh Raina, Tirlokchand Raina
Siblings: Dinesh Raina, Renu Raina, Mukesh Raina, Naresh Raina
All Information is collected from Wikipedia.
