Top 10 Shortest Players In International Cricket Till 2025

Numerous cricketers, though relatively short in height, have gained much recognition globally. Here's a list of some of the shortest cricketers who have truly performed well.

Kruger van Wyk- 4'9"

Born in South Africa, he played as a wicket-keeper batsman for New Zealand. Despite his stature, he used to be highly agile behind the stumps.

Tich Cornford-5'0
An English wicketkeeper, Cornford's international career was in the early 20th century. His height never came in the way of his quick reflexes and skills.

Mushfiqur Rahim (5'3")
A regular in Bangladesh's batting order, Rahim's height has been forgotten by his consistent performances and leadership qualities.

Mominul Haque (5'3")
He is known for his consistency in Test cricket. He has been a reliable batsman for Bangladesh, often anchoring the innings.

Gundappa Viswanath (5'3")
An Indian batting legend, Viswanath's elegant stroke play made him a formidable opponent, proving that skill surpasses physical attributes. 

Parthiv Patel (5'4")
He first played for India as a teenager and was the wicketkeeper-batsman for India. He showed all the resilience and adaptability during his career.

Prithvi Shaw (5'4")
A young Indian opener, Shaw's aggressive batting and swift footwork have made him a promising talent on the international scene. 

Kedar Jadhav (5'4")
An Indian middle-order batsman and part-time bowler, Jadhav's unorthodox style has proved instrumental in most of India's one-day successes.

Temba Bavuma (5'4")
The South African batsman and occasional captain has been the heartbeat of many of the Proteas' successes by technique and determination.

Sunil Gavaskar (5'5")
One of India's all-time greats, Gavaskar is a master craftsman with technique and concentration who set records that were not only numerous but inspiring generations of cricketers.

Such players have proven that in cricket, skill, determination, and passion often surpass the physical attributes that make them legendary players, marking history in the game.