Cricket is an important sport that fans love to watch it. Cricket is among many international teams. So many cricket players played for many years, and there is no age limit to take retirement from cricket. I know some of the top 10 International Cricket Players who played for more than 2 to 3 decades. Let us discuss and understand briefly.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most dangerous batsmen in cricket and the former captain of the Indian team. We know that Sachin Tendulkar played for the IPL team of Mumbai Indians(MI). He played for the Indian cricket team from 1989 to 2013, spanning an impressive career of 24 years. Tendulkar holds numerous records, including the highest number of international runs and centuries.
2. Kumar Sangakkara
Sri Lankan cricket player Kumar Sangakkara is a stylish Left-hand batsman. Kumar Sangakkara is a wicket-keeper. He played for the Sri Lankan team from 2000 to 2015. He enjoyed a career spanning 15 years in an international cricket team. Sangakkara was renowned for his elegant stroke play and exceptional bating technique.
3. Ricky Ponting
Australian cricket player Ricky Ponting is one of the most dangerous Right-Hand batsmen. He is also known as Punter. He is considered one of Australia's finest cricketers. He played for the Australian cricket team from 1995 to 2012, accumulating a career spanning 17 years. As we know, Ricky Ponting was a dominant batsman. He was an exceptional leader. And he captained Australia to numerous victories. At present, Ricky Ponting is a cricket coach for the Australian team.
4. Jacques Kallis
South African cricket player Jacques Kallis is one of the best All-Rounder in cricket. He is excellent in playing for the South African cricket team from 1995 to 2014. He enjoyed a remarkable career spanning 19 years. Jacques Kallis was renowned for his solid batting technique, reliable bowling, and exceptional fielding skills. He is one of the players who scored more than 10,000 runs and took over 250 wickets in cricket. At present, Jacques Kallis is a cricket coach for the South African team.
5. Shivnarine Chanderpaul
West Indies cricket player Shivnarine Chanderpaul is one of the most dangerous Left-Hand batsmen. He represented the west indies from 1994 to 2016. He played international cricket for 22 years. Chanderpaul was known for his unorthodox batting stance and the ability to occupy the crease for long periods. At present, Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a cricket coach for the West Indies team.
6. Wasim Akram
Pakistani cricket player Wasim Akram is one of the most dangerous Left-Arm fast bowlers in cricket. He represented Pakistan from 1984 to 2003. Wasim Akram played international cricket for 19 years. He is a legendary figure in the cricket. Wasim Akram possessed a lethal combination of swing pace and accuracy nightmare for the batsman. At present, Wasim Akram is a cricket commentator and cricket coach for the Pakistani team.
7. Rahul Dravid
Indian cricket player Rahul Dravid is one of the good batsmen and a former captain of India. Rahul Dravid is known as "The Wall." He was a technically sound batsman who played for the Indian cricket team from 1996 to 2012. He enjoyed his career for 16 years. At present, Rahul Dravid is a cricket coach for the Indian team.
8. Muttiah Muralitharan
Sri Lankan cricket player Muttiah Muralitharan is one of the best exceptional Right-Arm Off-Spinner. Muttiah Muralitharan played for the Sri Lanka team from 1992 to 2011. He has 19 years of great memories in the Sri Lanka team. He enjoyed his career for about 19 years. Now, Muttiah Muralitharan is a bowler coach for the IPL team of Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH).
9. Brian Lara
West Indies cricket player Brian Lara is a stylish Left-hand batsman who played for the West Indies team from 1990 to 2007, and he accumulated 17 years in international cricket. According to the source, Brian Lara is one of the best batsmen in the West Indies team.
10. Sanath Jayasuriya
Sri Lankan cricket player Sanath Jayasuriya is an explosive Left-Hand batsman. He is also a Left-Hand spinner who played for Sri Lanka from 1986 to 2011. he enjoyed a career spanning 22 years. Sanath Jayasuriya has known an aggressive batting at the top of the order. Sanath Jayasuriya played the best role in ODI Matches.
