In cricket, tall and strong players are often considered more influential, but there were many players who, despite their short stature, earned a big name on the field. These cricketers proved that success is not just related to height, but to hard work, talent and confidence. Today we are telling you about the 5 shortest cricketers in the world, who made a special place in the history of cricket with their brilliant performance.

Kruger van Wyk – 150 cm

New Zealand’s wicketkeeper batsman Kruger van Wyk is counted among the shortest players in the history of cricket. His height was only 150 centimeters i.e. 4 feet 9 inches. Despite his short stature, he made a name for himself through his hard work in domestic cricket and at the international level. His agility and wicket-keeping skills were highly praised.

Titch Cornford – 152 cm

The height of former England wicketkeeper Teach Canford was 152 centimeters i.e. 5 feet. He played cricket in the 1930s and attracted people’s attention with his brilliant game. At that time, there were no facilities in cricket regarding fitness and technology like today, yet he created his own identity.

Sunil Gavaskar – 157 cm

The name of great Indian cricket batsman Sunil Gavaskar is included in this list. His height was 157 centimeters i.e. 5 feet 2 inches. However, no one could have guessed this by looking at his confidence and batting on the field. Gavaskar batted brilliantly against the most dangerous fast bowlers in the world and made many records in his name.

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Titch Freeman – 157 cm

England’s famous leg spinner Teach Freeman is also included among the short stature cricketers. His height was 157 centimeters. Freeman was known for his lethal spin bowling and took thousands of wickets in domestic cricket.

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Mushfiqur Rahim – 160 cm

The height of Bangladesh’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is 160 centimeters i.e. 5 feet 3 inches. Despite his short stature, he achieved great success in international cricket. Mushfiqur is known for his combative batting and dedication towards the team.

Poonam Pandey recently said something during an interview which created an uproar. Although Poonam often does or says something that gets her into a new controversy. Poonam is one of those actresses who make headlines more for her personal life than her professional life.

Once he had spread false news of his death, due to which he had to be trolled a lot. Now Poonam has given a new statement. She has said that many popular celebs send her texts and wish to hangout with her.

In an interview given to Filmy Window, Poonam said that many big stars send her messages, which include both actors and cricketers. Actually, in the interview, Poonam was asked that many people must be DMing her. Besides, popular people with blue tick would also be messaging them.

Poonam said that she will not take anyone’s name

Poonam replied in the affirmative and said that many celebs message her. When the actress was asked whether she would like to tell anyone’s name. To this the actress replied no. Poonam said in her interview that she will not take anyone’s name. But, there are many players and actors in this list.

Then Poonam was asked what those people DM you. On this, the actress said that a popular cricketer had written that you look very cute. Not only this, Poonam also talked about blocking many celebs during this period. The actress told that she also blocked the cricketer who used to send her cute messages.

When Poonam was asked what kind of messages the cricketers used to send her. He was serious or used to pass time. On this Poonam said that those people did not seem serious. Poonam said that if I say honestly, I felt that they just wanted to hang out with me. The actress said that she used to ignore her many times. She feels that he used to send similar messages to other girls too.

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