Top 10 Shortest Cricketers In The World

As you might have seen, yes, height is a particular advantage when it comes to bowling as well as batting on the field in a cricket match. But there have been many short-height players who have proved this wrong many times in the history of cricket. Take Sachin Tendulkar for example, he was just 5 feet 4 inches, but as you may already know, he is considered the God of cricket. Who else is there on this list? If you want to know that, just keep on reading this list of the top 10 shortest cricketers in the world as of 2024. Alright, here we go now.

1. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) – 5 feet 3 inches

For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim is still one of the most experienced cricketers, who has brought many victories home. With a height of just 5 feet 3 inches, he sure is the shortest cricketer in the world, but look at his records, and you won’t even be concerned about his height anymore. Apart from him being the first of many to score more than 15,200 runs, he is the most valuable player for Bangladesh’s cricket team at present.

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2. Mominul Haque (Bangladesh) – 5 feet 3 inches

Next on the list, Mominul Haque is a 5 feet 3 inches cricketer whose cricketing ability revolves around consistency, you know? A person known for his record-breaking 11 consecutive half-centuries in Test matches, Mominul has established himself as the backbone of Bangladesh’s Test team, quite literally!

3. Temba Bavuma (South Africa) – 5 feet 4 inches

As the team captain for over two years now, Temba Bavuma’s leadership has been kinda super important in South Africa’s cricketing journey overall. Bavuma, who is just 5 feet 4 inches tall and currently has the tall task of leading the national team across different formats, has showcased his capability in the world of cricket, that’s for sure. Like, over and over again, he has repeatedly proven himself as a consistent match-winner with both bat and captaincy.

4. Prithvi Shaw (India) – 5 feet 4 inches

Even though it is true that Prithvi Shaw is a little shorter than the rest of the Indian opening batsmen at 5 feet 4 inches, his aggressive batting at the top of the order can be very hard to ignore, you know? Prithvi Shaw’s aggressive way of playing the game in the IPL and domestic cricket has given him a certain degree of fame. Due to his bold batting style, bowlers are often left on the wrong foot. In spite of the fact that his relationship with the national team has been bumpy thus far, Prithvi Shaw is someone to keep an eye on for future comebacks, that’s for sure.

5. Sarfaraz Khan (India) – 5 feet 5 inches

When it comes to the upcoming talents of Indian cricket, we sure have to talk about one name, and it is none other than Sarfaraz Khan because he deserves that. By the way, he is just 5 feet 5 inches tall, but don’t let that think less of him, he has already made his debut in a Test Match against England, where he played quite an important inning, and scored a 50 in his first ever international Test match.

6. Ishan Kishan (India) – 5 feet 6 inches

With his hard-hitting and explosive batting style, Ishan Kishan, who is 5 feet 6 inches tall, has made himself among the most versatile wicketkeeper-batsmen in India. Sure, you might not have seen him recently playing for the Indian team in any format, but that’s because there is a lot of competition already for the spot in the team. Still, the quick runs he makes and his agility make him an asset for India in T20 and ODI formats.

7. Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 5 feet 6 inches

5 feet 6 inches is the height of Kuldeep Yadav, but that is secondary when talking about the aspects of his personality that can impress, you know? The fact that he has a rare skill set because he is a left-arm wrist spinner, a.k.a. “Chinaman”, and his ability to spin the ball with laser precision makes him quite the asset in limited-overs cricket. He sure has the ability to take wickets consistently, for instance, being one of the few spinners to take multiple hat tricks in international matches.

8. Ajinkya Rahane (India) – 5 feet 6 inches

If you are a big fan of Indian cricket, you may already know who Ajinkya Rahane is, right? If we talk about the most classy cricket players, Ajinkya would definitely be on that list. Though, height-wise, he is a bit short, 5 feet 6 inches tall, to be precise. But that doesn’t stop him from being one of the first choices in the international team for all 3 formats. And sure, time and again, Ajinkya Rahane has proved why he is worth a spot in the international team.

9. Rishabh Pant (India) – 5 feet 7 inches

Rishabh Pant has a height of 5 feet 7 inches and he is one of the most fascinating wicket-keeper batsmen in today’s cricket world. Why? Well, his quick batting and courageous shot selection have made the needed contributions to his teammates both in Tests and limited-overs cricket. Simply, the powerful innings he has especially in matches with tough conditions give evidence of him being able to maintain the team in a stable or strong position.

10. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 5 feet 7 inches

Mohammad Rizwan for, also with, 5 feet 7 inches, has been one of the characters you can count on from Pakistan in recent times. His great ability to keep wickets while batting, especially in the T20 Internationals, has made him a subject of praise worldwide. Moreover, Rizwan, a live wire on the field, is one of those players that you can always count on in crucial moments and so, he is one of the most important links in the chain of Pakistan’s cricketing team.

Conclusion

All in all, these cricketers are a big inspiration for many that no matter what height you are, when it comes to achieving big things in life, your height just becomes another mental roadblock to overcome. And it is just that. As you saw, height for anyone in the world is something which they can’t do much about, but still, these cricketers decided to shine on the basis of their skills not just height.