The most valuable players in cricket, including Joe Root, Babar Azam, David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Virat Kohli, have demonstrated exceptional consistency and dominance across formats. Their remarkable batting records, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure make them integral to their teams’ successes globally.

Joe Root

Joe Root, England’s premier batter across all formats, has been a formidable presence, especially in Tests. At 30, he has played over 100 Tests, trailing only Sir Alastair Cook in runs. With 15,889 runs in 291 matches, including 90 fifties and 37 hundreds, Root is England’s highest run-scorer across formats. He has been instrumental in anchoring the batting lineup, maintaining a consistent run-scoring ability. While his T20I appearances have been limited, his dominance in ODIs and Tests makes him a key player, and he is on track to become England’s highest-ever Test run-scorer.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, regarded as Pakistan’s best batsman and possibly the greatest in its history, is quickly emerging as a cricketing superstar. At 26, he has already scored 8,389 runs in 178 matches, including 53 fifties and 20 centuries. Ranked No. 1 in ICC ODI and No. 2 in T20I rankings, Babar has broken records, becoming Pakistan’s highest run-scorer in T20Is. Despite criticisms over his T20I strike rate, his calmness against top bowlers and match-winning potential make him a standout. With his dedication, Babar is on track to solidify his place among the game’s all-time greats.

David Warner

David Warner, one of the most explosive and entertaining batsmen of modern cricket, is known for his fearless attitude and remarkable consistency. Despite debuting for Australia without first-class experience, Warner quickly made his mark with an impressive 89 off 43 balls against South Africa. With 15,031 runs in 295 matches, including 71 fifties and 43 centuries, Warner is Australia’s highest run-scorer in ODIs. A T20I specialist and three-time Orange Cap winner in IPL, he has overcome controversies to remain a key player, including being the second-highest run-scorer in the 2019 World Cup. At 34, Warner remains one of the most impactful players in the game.

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson, widely regarded as New Zealand’s best batsman and captain, epitomizes calm and composure under pressure. A leader similar to MS Dhoni, Williamson has represented New Zealand 303 times, scoring 15,209 runs, including 85 fifties and 37 centuries. His ability to adapt across all formats and conditions, from countering pace and swing to playing spin, has made him the No. 1 Test batsman. Known for his consistency and ability to perform under pressure, Williamson has also won the IPL Orange Cap once. If he maintains his form, he could become the first Kiwi to score 10,000 runs in a format.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, widely regarded as the best batsman of the modern era, has redefined cricket with his passion and unmatched consistency. Representing India 500 times, he has accumulated 25,548 runs, including 132 fifties and 75 centuries. Kohli is the only batsman to average over 50 in all formats and holds records as the highest run-scorer in T20Is and ODIs among active players. Despite a two-year century drought, he remains in the top 5 across all formats. Cricket fans eagerly await his return to form, with hopes he will surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s records and cement his legacy as the greatest batsman ever.