Cricket is just a game for talented and skillful players. It doesn't depend on the physique or any kind of body structure of players. Every sport needs fitness and agility. Plenty of cricketers proved that it doesn't need to be muscular and have a tall body to play well. Many players have achieved so many things in their careers which made their names rise. Too many players had made unbreakable records without a muscular or tall physique. They just had skills and that was in off for their career. They also hit the bowl out of the fence with their short height. They also made their teams chase cliffs with their short height but great talent. Today we're going to talk about these players who are short in height but achieved so many grand achievements.
1. Kruger Van Wyk (4’8”)
Records of this Kiwi batter made it impossible to leave him from our list. A gifted wicket-keeper who is compared by legend Mark Boucher with a balanced batting stat. Wyk didn't get a chance in some big stages yet but as for his performance till now, he can prove himself in big games also. He has scored 341 runs in Test cricket with an average of 21.31.
2. Sachin Tendulkar (5’4”)
"The Little Master" was the finest cricketer from India. Played 200 Test matches, and scored 100 centuries, he was called the "God of Cricket" for a reason. His short height explains his standing in the game. He is an iconic player in cricket. He scored 15,847 runs in his Test career with an outstanding batting average of 53.71. He was a gifted batter for India who gifted his best for his team's victory.
3. Fidel Edwards (5’4”)
Edwards is a short match-winner for West Indies. He is a right-arm quick bowler who took 165 test wickets. Edward is a confident and proficient bowler he can bowl against any great batter in any situation. But with his gifted talent, he is also suffering from some back injuries which affected his career. But still, Edwards's pace is an effective thing against opponents.
4. Saeed Ajmal (5’4”)
Saeed Ajmal is an impressive average wicket-taking bowler for Pakistan. Ajmal's classic deliveries are always difficult for batters playing against him. His great control of the ball can easily dismiss any of his opponents. He proved his spin bowling in his debut with a five-wicket haul.
5. Rangana Herath (5’5”)
A slow left-arm bowler with great bowling accuracy, skills, and agility from Sri Lanka. Herath proved himself in every big stage of his game. He always gave his best to his team. He took 200 wickets in his Test career with a bowling average of 29.52. Herath is also sometimes compared with legend Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan. His short physique never made any negative effect on his game.
6. Asad Shafiq (5’5”)
A classy middle-order player with a permanent spot on the Pakistani Test team; Asad Shafiq showed his potential and skills with his bat most of the time when his team needed him. A short-height physique but expert to play his natural game. He scored 61 runs on his debut and proved himself as a trustworthy batter in all tough situations.
7. David Warner (5’6”)
Aggressive Australian opener also opens in our list. David Warner is the most devastating batsman on the Australian cricket team. Warner conquered in T20I and then joined his nation's Test team in 2011. Warner scored 1401 runs in his Test career with a 36.86 average. Warner never made his short height this much able to affect his performance. He permanently joined the Australian team and gifted victories many times.
8. Mahela Jayawardene (5’7”)
True legend cricketer of the Sri Lankan team. A proficient middle-order batsman, Jayawardene truly contributed to his team's success every time. His classic technique always made him special. His shots were just delightful to watch. His short height never affected his game. His leadership skills and calm behavior also helped him to lead the Sri Lankan team as a captain.
9. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (5’7”)
Short but strong batter, with unorthodox expertise in his game. Chanderpaul is the second-best batter from West Indies after legend Brian Lara. His technique, stance, and range of shots were never explained in any textbook cricket. His 10,897 test runs explain his potential and talent. Chanderpaul has appeared in 150 test matches and performed his best with an average of 51.89.
10. Lasith Malinga (5’7”)
World’s finest pace bowler with a short height but full of confidence. Malinga was also a powerful weapon present in the Sri Lankan arsenal. It is very difficult to find a short-pace bowler. But Malinga was one of them. His physique never forced his career but his hard work did. Malinga took 100 wickets in his Test career with a bowling average of 33.15. His unique action and capabilities always inspired people.
