The 10 best cricketers of all time

Introduction

Cricket has become very popular with nearly 2 billion people. Some great cricketers have appeared surpassing the finest abilities and performing exceptionally well compared to the others. Cricket is a game of skill and wits needing strength, intelligence, skills and fast reaction time.

1.Sachin Tendulkar (India)
Sachin Tendulkar is the second-best batsmen of all time. 

Scoring 12,027 runs, he surpassed Brian Lara`s runs as 

the highest run scorer in Test matches. The "Little Master" 

has played 153 Tests gaining 39 centuries and 51 fifties, 

with an average of 54.28.The top score being 248 against 

Bangladesh during 2004.

2. Sir Don Bradman 

Sir Donald Bradman is known to be the greatest batsman of all time. Bradman`s Test career batting average was 99.94 spanning over 52 matches.He also know as "The Don", he has scored the highest test innings in his performance in the third Test of the 1930 Ashes series at Headingley. He scored a century on the first morning and added another between lunch and tea, finishing the day on 309. He was then dismissed for 334.

3. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies)
Sir Vivian Richards was aggressive batsman and off-spin bowler. He played 121 Tests between 1974 and 1991 gaining 24 centuries and 45 fifties, with a batting average of 50.23. His highest Test score was 291 against England in The Oval during 1976. The West-Indian legendary scored 36000 first class runs with 114 centuries. Players rate him the best ever player of genuine quick bowling. Took 32 Test wickets, at an average of 61.37.  He was very popular for not wearing a helmet

4.Brian Lara (West Indies)
Lara played 131 Test between 1990 and 2007 in which he scored 34 centuries and 48 fifties. His career runs of11,953. Lara recorded the highest individual Test score, 400 not out against England in 2004.

5.Alan Border(Australia)

Border was the former captain of Australia and is the first batsman in the test cricket to score 11000. He scored 11174 runs with an average of 50.56. Regarded as one of the best captain for Australia. He led Australia in 93 matches and Australia could win their first world cup championship in 1987 under his captaincy. .The award for Australian player of the year has been named after Alan border. He is now a member of Australian cricket hall of Fame.

6.Shane Warne(Australia)
One of the best-ever leg spinners, He played 145 Tests between 1992 and 2007. He took 708 wickets which is one of the highest wickets at an average of 25.41, including 37 5-wicket hauls in an innings and 10 ten-wicket matches. His best Test figures were 8-71 against England in 1994.

7.Sunil Gavaskar (India)

Gavaskar is  legendary  in test cricket. One of the best batsmen as he has over 10000 runs in test cricket at an average of 51.12. He dominated his era of cricket getting many successes.  He could stand againist the fastest west indian bowlers. He was also a wicketkeepers taking over 100 catches. He has over 3000 runs in one day cricket with an average of 35.13. Due to hes excellent run scoring ability he was called “Run Machine”.

8. Steve Waugh (Australia)

Steve Waugh is a great cricketer. He was a great batsman and even a greater captain. Under his captaincy, Australia had the best time in cricket history. He could also bowl well and got a decent number of wickets. What is so great about Steve Waugh was that he could perform well both in Test and One day cricket. For more than five years, he was the captain of Australian team (1999-2004). In 168 Test matches he scored 10927 runs (Average: 51.06) and in 325 one day matches (ODIs) he scored 7569 (Average: 32.90). He is among the few batsmen in the world to score more than 30 (32) centuries in Test Cricket. He had literally the nerve of steel and under his captaincy; Australia won World Cup twice and defeated all the other countrie

9.Sir Garfield StAuburn Sobers (West Indies)

Gary Sobers was said to be most influential cricketers of his time. This legendary cricketer is regarded as the best all-rounder of all time. Sobers scored over 8000 with an average of 57.78. His career runs in test cricket was the record for that time. He scored 26 centuries and with such a record in batting he also served his team taking 235 wickets in his career. In 2000 he was named as one of the five “Wisden Crickets of the Century”. In 1975 he was awarded the Knight by Queen Elizabeth.

10. Sir Ian Botham (England)
Botham was the best English cricketer during the 1980s and one of the best all-rounders. His  102-Test career (1977-92) saw him score 5200 runs and take 383 wickets. Although his top score of 208 came against India in 1982, his most memorable innings was 149 not out at Headingley in 1981. Coupled with Bob Willis` remarkable 8-43, Botham`s innings helped England to a victory over Australia.

Highest Paid Footballers of 2012

Football is the most popular game so money goes with popularity and best footballers are paid in millions. The amount paid to professional footballers suggests how much interest people have in this game. The game of football ends in 90 minutes but impact of game is much more than that. These players don’t play much but get lot of money because of their professional attitude towards game.  The amount they are paid is in pounds and now we move towards the list of highest paid footballers of 2012.

10. Philipp Lahm

Paid: £11.9 million

He is captain of national team of Germany as well as captain of his club. Last year, he came up with his book on his football career and how to become good footballer and this year he is in top 10 highest paid football players.

9. Ricardo Kaka

Paid: £12.9 million

A god gifted sportsman, Kaka, who had choice to play either tennis or football and he chose football as his career which proved to be the right choice. He is an attacking midfielder and wears shirt number 8 but in the list of most paid footballers he gets 9th position.

8. Fernando Torres

Paid: £13.9 million

It’s really a great coincidence that man with shirt number 9 gets 8th rank. Fernando torres is a fine striker of Chelsea and Spanish football team. He is promising player and many young footballers follow him especially his hair style.

7. Yaya Toure

Paid: £14.7 million

Yaya Toure is capable of all doing anything on the field. He adopts to circumstances very quickly. He can attack with full speed whereas his defensive technique is quite well which makes him the perfect midfielder.

6. Sergio Aguero

Paid: £15.7 million

A stylish player from Argentina, Sergio Aguero, who is striker for Manchester City too. According to stats, his goal per game ratio is almost half which means he scores goal in two matches.

5. Wayne Rooney

Paid: £17.2 million

Rooney is a star player for Manchester United and member of English football team. His goal per game ratio forManchester United is more than half. He is just 26 years old and has ample time to achieve greatness in football.

4. Samuel Eto’o

Paid: £19.4 million

This year has been very profitable for Samuel Eto’o as got better rank in highest paid footballers. He has received Afrircan Player of the Year award four times and three times he was awarded consecutively.

3. Christiano Ronaldo

Paid: £24.3 million

He has played for three clubs as well as for Portugal at various levels but playing for Real Madrid is his best experience where his goal per game ratio is more than one. He is a powerful striker of football and manages to score goals by putting either head or foot in front of the ball.

2. David Beckham

Paid: £26.2 million

Beckham is an experienced English footballer. He signed a deal with Samsung to be the brand ambassador of Samsung. He earned his livings by coaching when he missed FIFA World Cup 2010. He is said to be the most disciplined footballer.

1. Lionel Messi

Paid: £27.5 million

Messi is not only popular but he is most paid football player of 2012. He started playing professional game at an early age of 8. Since 2004, he has been playing for Barcelona. Argentina is privileged to have highest paid footballer as its captain.

Top 10 Cars of 2013

2013 is right around the corner and there is a lot to look forward to in regards to the production of new cars. Car brands are pushing the limits and developing vehicles with more speed, higher safety, and more overall functionality. In this article, we are going to talk about the top 10 cars of 2013. Let’s get started.

10. Jeep Liberty

Jeep has a real issue on their hands. Die hard loyalists who love going off-road want a vehicle that will allow them to do just that. On the other hand, manufactures are trying to take a more modern approach to their new vehicle and making more “highway friendly”. The 2014 Jeep Liberty will be able to hit seventy miles per hour on the highway, give off minimal amounts of noise, and have many of the modern amenities that you find in most cars. And should you ever need to take it through thick terrain, it comes with all-wheel drive.

9. Hyundai Veloster Turbo

At this point, the Veloster is a vehicle that is lacking the credit that it deserves. However, once the 201 horse powered Hyundai Veloster Turbo hits the streets, many people are going to give it a second look. This car is as serious about performance as you can get and the overall design of it is superb.

8. Dodge Dart R/T

Easily one of the quickest breeds of the front-wheel-drive dart models going on sale is the Dodge Dart R/T. This car sits on a Fiat chassis that is operational under fully independent suspension. And not to mention, this car is fast. It is powered by a 184-hop, 2.4 liter engine that allows it go quickly accelerate and gain top speed in not time. This car is expected to sell for about $24,000 in mid-October, the expected release date.

7. SRT Viper

With a V-10, 640 horse powered engine, the SRT Viper of 2013 is the epitome of speed. It has an ultra-light body that is constructed from carbon fiber, aluminum, and magnesium. This super has an estimated price of $100,000 too. There are a few other cars that have the capabilities that the SRT Viper does, but they are far cheaper. There is no doubt that this model is going to change the game forever.

6. Ram 1500

When we think about the top cars of 2013, we hardly think that a truck would be able to make the list. However, the 2013 Ram 1500 is an exception. For $22,000 this vehicle has it all. It boasts a sleek and modern chassis and has all of the smart updates installed in it that you would ever need.  And let’s not forget about the aerodynamics that the Ram 1500 is known for, which reduces drag by up to five percent. Finally, it has an eight speed transmission that is tied into an electrical power steering system with start/stop technology.

5. Chevy Sonic RS

The Chevy Sonic RS of 2013 is expected to sell for about $22,000, and rightfully so. It has a 2.0 liter engine that allows it to reach turbocharged speeds. The 138 horse powered engine will allow anyone to sail down any stretch of open road. The overall design of this vehicle is relatively modern and its sleek shape allows for less resistance.

4. Subaru WRX

This car is expected to come out in early 2013 and will sell for a little over $27,000. This is a car that will sit a lot lower than most of its cousins and it will also be more compact. The lower engine has many advantages; one of them is better handling around curves and corners. The Subaru WRX has tremendous balance and will prove to be a nice, sporty vehicle for a lot of drivers.

3. Jaguar F-Type Roadster

While the name suggests a later date, the Jaguar F-Type Roadster is expected to hit the road in the summer of 2013. For those drivers who are willing to pay $60,000, you will be rewarded with a 380 horse powered, 2.0 liter engine. This is a six-cylinder engine as well, which means that it will have slightly better gas mileage than other cars of similar power. This car has eight speeds, is automatic, and is loaded with start-stop technology.

2. Audi A3

This vehicle is expected to launch in the middle of 2013 and will sell for about $30,000. For those who don’t know, this car will be based on the VW Golf. This is a very powerful car with a lot of traction and handling.

1. Chevy Corvette C7

Gone are the ideas that a split rear window and turbo charged, V-6 engine could appear in a car. Now, it has become a reality. The Chevy Corvette C7 is a sleek design and will debut in Detroit Fall 2013. Selling for $50,000 and up, it has 440hp and a 6.0 liter engine. Prepare for this vehicle to make a huge impact in the car world.

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