World Shortest Cricketer In Cricket History: While tall bowlers have left their mark in the history of cricket, short batsmen have also dominated. In the history of this game, there have been many great cricketers who, despite being short in physical stature, have left a big mark on the field with their play. These players proved that real heights in cricket are achieved through skill, courage and hard work. Here we are going to tell about those 5 shortest cricketers, whose height was short, but their skill was the highest. Because of which it has created its own identity in world cricket.

World’s 5 shortest cricketers

1. Kruger Van Wyk – 4 feet 9 inches

The height of former New Zealand wicketkeeper batsman Kruger Van Wyk is 4 feet 9 inches. Kruger is one of the shortest cricketers in the history of cricket. Born in South Africa and played international cricket for New Zealand and scored 341 runs in only 9 test matches.

2. Titch Cornford – 5 Feet

The height of former England wicketkeeper batsman Titch Cornford is 5 feet. Cornford is also the second shortest cricketer in the history of cricket. He has played only 4 Tests and is also considered to be the shortest player to play for England. Even though his international innings was short, his record in domestic cricket was excellent.

3. Titch Freeman – 5 feet 2 inches

The height of former England player Titch Freeman is 5 feet 2 inches. Freeman is the third shortest cricketer in the history of cricket. This leg spinner bowler took 66 wickets in just 12 Tests in the 1920s. In the year 1928, Freeman alone made such a record by taking 304 wickets, which is considered impossible to break even today.

4. Mushfiqur Rahim – 5 feet 3 inches

The height of Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is 5 feet 3 inches. Mushfiqur is the fourth shortest cricketer in the history of cricket. As a wicket-keeper batsman, Rahim scored more than 12,500 runs in all three formats and has single-handedly led Bangladesh to victory in many matches.

5. Gundappa Vishwanath – 5 feet 3 inches

Gundappa Vishwanath, one of India’s greatest batsmen, has a height of 5 feet 3 inches. Vishwanath is the fifth shortest cricketer in the history of cricket. He scored more than 6,000 runs in his career of 91 Test matches and has also led India to victory in many matches on his own.

Five Major Controversies Between India and Bangladesh In Cricket: There is a tough rivalry between India and Bangladesh on the cricket field. This is the reason why Bangladeshi players have lost their temper against Team India many times. However, if we talk about equality with the Indian cricket team, the Bangladesh cricket team is nowhere in front of it. Despite knowing this bitter truth, Bangladeshi fans did bad things many times and conflicts have also been seen between players. In such a situation, here we are going to tell you about the five biggest controversies that have taken place so far regarding cricket between these two countries.

5 big controversies in cricket between India and Bangladesh

1. Controversy over derogatory picture of Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The biggest dispute between India and Bangladesh was regarding a poster of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Before the final of the 2016 Asia Cup, a Bangladeshi fan had made an insulting photoshopped picture of Dhoni viral. In this picture, the severed head of MS Dhoni was shown in the hand of Bangladeshi bowler Taskin Ahmed. As soon as this picture appeared on social media, there was anger among the Indian people.

2. Controversy of pushing and shoving in the final of Under-19 World Cup

Who can forget the clash between India and Bangladesh in the final of the 2020 Under-19 World Cup? Unfortunately, Team India lost in this final match. In such a situation, Bangladeshi players crossed the limits in celebrating the victory and got into trouble with the Indian team. In this incident there was a scuffle between the players of both the teams.

3. Controversy over collision between Dhoni and Mustafizur

The incident of collision between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Mustafizur Rahman in a match played between India and Bangladesh in 2015 was also in the news. The Indian team on Bangladesh tour was playing its ODI match in Mirpur. In this match, when Dhoni was batting, Mustafizur was repeatedly coming in front of the batsman in his follow through, due to which there was difficulty in scoring runs. During one such run, there was a collision between Dhoni and Mustafizur. After this, the match referee also imposed some fines on both the players.

4. Controversy of Mushfiqur Rahim’s celebration before victory

Who can forget Mushfiqur Rahim’s celebration before the victory in the decisive match of the 2020 T20 World Cup between India and Bangladesh? In this match, Rahim started celebrating on the field even before the victory by hitting a four, but he and Mahmudullah were out on the next two balls and India won by 1 run. A few days later, when India lost to West Indies in the semi-finals, Rahim took a dig at Team India with Dhoni’s photo. Due to this, Mushfiqur Rahim was criticized a lot, after which, he apologized and deleted the tweet.

5. Naagin dance controversy in Nidahas Trophy

The Naagin dance controversy in the final of the Nidahas Trophy between India and Bangladesh in 2018 was also much talked about. Before the final, when Bangladeshi team defeated Sri Lanka, their players did Naagin dance on the field. After this, when the final took place, all the Sri Lankan fans in the stadium were supporting India. When Dinesh Karthik gave victory to Team India by hitting a six on the last ball, the Sri Lankan fans in the stadium celebrated by doing Naagin dance. Bangladesh had criticized it after this incident.

World Shortest Cricketer In Cricket History: While tall bowlers have left their mark in the history of cricket, short batsmen have also dominated. In the history of this game, there have been many great cricketers who, despite being short in height, have left a big mark on the field with their play. These players proved that real height in cricket is achieved by skill, courage and hard work and not by height and strength. Here we are going to tell you about the 5 shortest height cricketers, who have made a mark in world cricket despite their short height. Know which players are included in the list?

5 shortest height cricketers in the world

Gundappa Vishwanath – 5 feet 3 inches

Gundappa Vishwanath, one of India’s greatest batsmen, has a height of 5 feet 3 inches. Vishwanath is the fifth lowest height player in the history of cricket. He scored more than 6,000 runs in his 91 Test match career and has led India to victory in many matches.

Mushfiqur Rahim – 5 feet 3 inches

The height of Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is 5 feet 3 inches. Mushfiqur is the fourth lowest height player in the history of cricket. As a wicket-keeper batsman, Rahim scored more than 12,500 runs in all three formats and has also led Bangladesh to victory in many matches.

Titch Freeman – 5 feet 2 inches

The height of former England player Titch Freeman is 5 feet 2 inches. Freeman is the third shortest player in the history of cricket. This leg spinner bowler took 66 wickets in just 12 Tests in the 1920s. In the year 1928, Freeman alone made such a record by taking 304 wickets, which is considered impossible even today.

Titch Cornford – 5 Feet

The height of former England wicketkeeper batsman Titch Cornford is 5 feet. Cornford is also the second lowest height player in the history of cricket. He has played only 4 Tests and is also considered the youngest player to play for England. Even though his international innings was short, his record in domestic cricket was excellent.

Kruger Van Wyk – 4 feet 9 inches

The height of former New Zealand wicketkeeper batsman Kruger Van Wyk is 4 feet 9 inches. Kruger is one of the shortest players in the history of cricket. Born in South Africa and played international cricket for New Zealand and scored 341 runs in only 9 test matches.

Bangladesh team has been active in cricket for many decades, but till now it is considered a mediocre team. But legendary players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal have achieved many great achievements. Now Mushfiqur Rahim has achieved such an achievement, which till now only 10 cricketers had been able to achieve. In fact, he has become only the 11th batsman in the world to score a century in the 100th match of his Test career. Know here how many cricketers have so far scored a century in their 100th Test match.

The first cricketer to score a century in his 100th Test match in international cricket was England’s Colin Cowdrey, who created history by scoring 104 runs against Australia in 1968. There are 2 batsmen from Pakistan in this list, but no Indian cricketer has been able to do this till now.

Batsmen who scored a century in the 100th test

Colin Cowdrey (England) – 104 runs vs Australia

Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – 145 runs vs India

Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) – 149 runs vs England

Alec Stewart (England) – 105 runs vs West Indies

Inzamam Ul Haq (Pakistan) – 184 runs vs India

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 102 and 143 runs vs South Africa

Graeme Smith (South Africa) – 131 vs England

Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 134 runs vs Sri Lanka

Joe Root (England) – 218 runs vs India

David Warner (Australia) – 200 runs vs South Africa

Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) – 106 runs vs Ireland

Talking about Bangladesh vs Ireland test match, Bangladesh team scored 476 runs in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 106 runs and Liton Das also scored a century of 128 runs. There was a partnership of 108 runs between the two. On the other hand, till the time of writing this article, Ireland has already lost 4 wickets before the score of 100 runs.

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The second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland started on Wednesday in Mirpur. This is the 100th Test in the career of Bangladesh’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, so it is special. Rahim is on the verge of making this match more memorable and is on the threshold of a century.

By the end of the first day’s play, Bangladesh had scored 292 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. Mushfiqur Rahim is unbeaten on 99 runs. Has hit 5 fours in the innings of 187 balls. Along with him, wicketkeeper batsman Liton Das is present at the crease after scoring 47 runs. There has been a partnership of 90 runs between the two.

When the game starts on Thursday, Rahim can complete his century in the first or second over itself. If Rahim is successful in completing his century, then this will be his 13th century in Test cricket. Also, the unique achievement of scoring a century in the 100th Test will be in his name. So far 11 batsmen have achieved the feat of scoring a century in their 100th Test.

Colin Cowdrey was the first batsman to score a century in the 100th Test. This England batsman had played an innings of 104 runs against Australia in 1968. Pakistan’s Javed Miandad scored 145 runs in his 100th Test against India in 1989. West Indies’ Garden Greenidge scored 149 against England in 1990, England’s Alec Stewart scored 105 against West Indies in 2000, Pakistan’s Inzamam-ul-Haq scored 184 runs in his 100th Test against India in 2005.

Ricky Ponting of Australia is the only batsman who scored centuries in both the innings of his 100th Test. In 2006, Ponting scored 120 runs in the first innings of his 100th Test against South Africa and 143 not out in the second innings.

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith scored 131 against England in 2012, South Africa’s Hashim Amla scored 134 against Sri Lanka in 2017, England’s Joe Root scored 218 against India in 2021 and Australia’s David Warner scored 200 against South Africa in 2022.

ODI Record: The role of a wicketkeeper in ODI cricket is not limited to just catching or stopping the ball. Many times a quick stumping changes the course of the match. Many great wicketkeepers have appeared in this format, but some have made a special mark with their agility and lightning-fast glove work. Let us know who are the 5 wicketkeepers in the history of ODI cricket who have done the most stumpings.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni – India

Indian legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at the top of this list. He has made a total of 123 stumpings in 350 ODI matches played from 2004 to 2019. Dhoni is known for his lightning-fast reflexes and intelligence. He also took 321 catches in his T20 career and made a total of 444 dismissals behind the wicket. His best record has been 6 dismissals (5 catches, 1 stumping) in an innings.

Kumar Sangakkara – Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s great wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at second place. He made 99 stumpings in 404 matches between 2000 and 2015. Sangakkara was known for his technique, fitness and smart wicketkeeping. His sharp vision and coordination with the bowlers have made him one of the best wicketkeepers in cricket history.

Romesh Kaluwitharna – Sri Lanka

In the 90s, Sri Lanka’s aggressive wicketkeeper Romesh Kaluwitharna made 75 stumpings in 189 matches. His pairing with great spinners like Muralitharan was amazing. Kaluwitharna’s quick stumpings forced the batsmen to return to the pavilion many times.

Moin Khan – Pakistan

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan has made 73 stumpings in his career from 1990 to 2004. He also took 214 catches and completed a total of 287 dismissals. Moin was known for his loud voice and combative nature. His stumpings were especially the result of his excellent coordination with the spinners.

Mushfiqur Rahim – Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s experienced wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim has made 56 stumpings in 274 ODI matches so far (2006–2025) and has secured 5th position in this list. He has made a total of 297 dismissals by taking 243 catches in his career. Mushfiqur remains the backbone of the Bangladesh team with his calm nature and reliable wicketkeeping.

Mushfiquur Rahim and Shanto Hundred: Two Test matches are to be played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The first match has started today on Tuesday, June 17. With the start of this match, the new season of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 has started. The first Test match between Bangladesh-Sri Lanka is being played in Colombo. On the very first day, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hussain Shantio took over the deteriorating innings of Bangladesh and both Bangladeshi players scored centuries.

Bangladesh’s poor start

Bangladesh won the toss in this mat and decided to bat first. The Bangladeshi team seemed to be proven to be wrong when, while three wickets of the team fell. Bangladesh’s opening batsman Shadman Islam returned to the pavilion without scoring 14 runs in 53 balls and Anamul Haq without opening an account. At the same time, Mominul Haq, who came to bat at number three, was dismissed for 29 runs in 33 balls.

Mushfiqur and Shanto hit a century

When Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hussain Shanto came to bat, it did not seem that this is the same pitch, on which the rest of the players were batting. On the very first day of the match, both Mushfiqur and Shanto scored a century. After the end of the first day’s play, Shantio is batting for 136 runs in 260 balls and Mushfiqur is batting for 105 runs in 186 balls. Thanks to a 247 -run partnership between these two players, Bangladesh’s score has reached 292 runs at the loss of three wickets on the first day.

Sri Lanka got 3 success

On the first day, the Sri Lanka team got a better start by Tharindu Rathnayake and Asitha Fernando, but the rest of the bowlers did not take a single wicket. Thrindu Rathnayake took 2 wickets on the first day of Mache, while Asitha Fernando got a success.

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim Smashed Stylish Centuries as Bangladesh ended the opening day on a high #SLVBAN : https://t.co/fvvoyq8L3Q pic.twitter.com/x91bjgmbjr

– ICC (@ICC) June 17, 2025

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