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In the world of cricket, where towering figures dominate the field, there are those who have shattered expectations and triumphed despite their smaller stature. These height-defying heroes have showcased their exceptional skills, proving that size is not a limitation in the game. This was proved after many other players of short stature performed exceptionally well in international cricket. KreedOn brings you a complete list top 10 shortest cricketer of all time in the world.
Here are the top 10 such cricketers who performed well in the international arena. Just like the West Indies is famous for producing tall and bulky players, Indian or the subcontinental region has been at the fore for creating players with modest height. This is evident from the sheer number of cricketers who make up out top ten list.
Top 10 Shortest Cricketer
| S.N | Shortest Cricketer Name | Shortest Cricketer Height | Shortest Cricketer Team |
| 10 | Sunil Gavaskar | 5’5” | India |
| 9 | Temba Bavuma | 5’4” | South Africa |
| 8 | Kedar Jadhav | 5’4” | India |
| 7 | Prithvi Shaw | 5’4” | India |
| 6 | Parthiv Patel | 5’3” | India |
| 5 | Gundappa Vishwanath | 5’3” | India |
| 4 | Mominul Haque | 5’3” | Bangladesh |
| 3 | Mushfiqur Rahim | 5’3” | Bangladesh |
| 2 | Tich Cornford | 5’0 | England |
| 1 | Kruger Van Wyk | 4’9” | New Zealand |
Sunil Gavaskar: 5’5″ Shortest Indian cricketer
Another veteran Indian car cricketer appears in this list, and he is none other than Sunil Gavaskar. He became the first batsman to eclipse the landmark of 10,000 runs in Test Cricket. His achievements in this sport helped him earn the title of ‘Little Master’ which also involves an element of his short height. Nevertheless, Gavaskar’s name will always be there in the list of greatest batsmen all over the world.
Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma has earned a reputation in South African cricket for his exceptional batting skills and outstanding fielding abilities. His rising stature in international cricket is truly commendable. Despite initial doubts, Bavuma’s appointment as the captain of South Africa’s white-ball cricket team has proven to be a wise choice. Despite being one of the shortest cricketers ever, standing at just 5.4 ft, he has led the side effectively and displayed composure in challenging situations.
Kedar Jadhav
Kedar Jadhav, known for his versatile skills, earned a spot in the 2019 World Cup squad. Making his debut in 2014, the Maharashtra cricketer became a regular in the ODI team. With a strike rate of 103 in 50-over cricket, he showcases his ability to play aggressive shots from the beginning. Additionally, Jadhav has become a valuable bowling option, taking 27 wickets in 59 ODIs. Despite this, his position in the team is uncertain following a disappointing ODI series in New Zealand, where India suffered a whitewash.
Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw, a rising star in Indian cricket, gained prominence due to his exceptional skills. The young opener made his debut in 2018 and has since displayed his prowess with the bat. Known for his aggressive approach, Shaw possesses a remarkable strike rate and has already garnered impressive performances in domestic and international cricket. His promising talent makes him a valuable asset for the future of Indian cricket.
Parthiv Patel: 5’4″ Shortest Indian Cricketer
Taking birth in India and wanting to become a wicketkeeper-batsman in the time of MS Dhoni was never an easy task. Many careers got slashed after the debut of MS Dhoni, and one such was of Parthiv Patel as well. He made his debut in 2002 and retired in 2018 but could only feature in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs, and 2 T20Is. Besides that, one of the shortest Indian cricketers also featured in quite a few IPL matches as well.
Gundappa Vishwanath India: 5’3″ Shortest Indian Cricketer
GR Vishwanath is another Indian to feature in the list of shortest cricketers. He is also one of the finest batsmen for the Indian team to have. He played in 91 Test matches and scored over 6,000 runs at a decent average of over 41. After retirement, he served as a match referee for the ICC from 1999 to 2004. He also won the Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, which is one of the highest awards in Indian Cricket.
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Mominul Haque Bangladesh 5’3″ Shortest Cricket Player
Haque is one of the best Test batsmen that the Bangladesh team has at the moment. This can be clearly seen by having a glance at his records and numbers. Mominul has featured in 33 matches so far in which he scored runs at a decent average of 44. He is also the only Bangladeshi cricketer to have 11 consecutive Test half-centuries to his name. Besides being a talented batsman, Haque is also a considerable part-time spinner.
Mushfiqur Rahim Bangladesh: 5’3″ Shortest Cricket Player
Another player from Bangladesh appears in this list of shortest cricketers. His height is also somewhat similar to that of his teammate at 1.61m. Rahim’s short stature never became an issue for both his batting as well as wicket keeping. In fact, he’s one of the most dependable and consistent batsmen that the Bangladesh Team has at the moment. Not only that, but he is also the most successful wicketkeeper for Bangladesh. He also did a great job during his reign as the captain of Bangladesh.
Tich Cornford England: 5’0″ Shortest Cricket Player
It’s quite surprising to have a player with a height of around 5 feet player to play internationally. This really shows the beauty of the game, which is sheerly dominated by the skills, knowledge, and technique of the players. He could only get to feature in just 4 Test matches but has a decent record in the domestic arena. If his performance could not make him famous, his height successfully managed to do so!
Kruger Van Wyk New Zealand: 4’9″ shortest cricketer in the world
The shortest cricketer to ever play the game is Kruger Van Wyk. Born in South Africa, Wyk later went on to play for New Zealand, ironically one of the smallest cricketing nations as well (in terms of population). He made his debut as a replacement for BJ Watling but could not hold on to his position. Van Wyk could only feature in nine Test matches and has just 71 as the highest score to his name. He also played a lot of domestic cricket in New Zealand across all three.
FAQs
Kruger Van Wyk is the shortest cricketer in the world.
Kruger Van Wyk, the shortest cricketer in the world, has a height of 4’9”.
Shorter cricketers often have better agility, which can benefit their footwork, running between the wickets, and fielding in positions that require quick movements.
