Most Run Outs In International Cricket: Being run out is the most disappointing moment in cricket and sometimes batsmen get run out even without playing the ball. Run out is the only way on the cricket field in which the batsman has to return to the pavilion even without his fault. Here we are going to tell about those top-5 batsmen who have been run out the most number of times in international cricket.

Top-5 batsmen who were run out most number of times in international cricket

1. Rahul Dravid – 53 times

Former great Indian batsman Rahul Dravid is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have been run out most number of times in international cricket. Dravid has been run out a total of 53 times in his career, 40 times in ODIs and 13 times in Tests.

2. Mahela Jayawardene – 51 times

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is at second place in the list of batsmen who have been run out most number of times in international cricket. Jayawardene has been run out a total of 51 times in his career, out of which he had to return to the pavilion 39 times in ODIs, 7 times in Tests and 5 times in T20 Internationals.

3. Marvan Atapattu – 48 times

Former Sri Lankan opener Marvan Atapattu is at third place in the list of batsmen who have been run out most number of times in international cricket. Atapattu has been run out a total of 48 times in his career, 41 times in ODIs and 7 times in Tests.

4. Ricky Ponting – 47 times

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have been run out most number of times in international cricket. Ponting has been run out a total of 47 times in his career, in which he has returned to the pavilion 31 times in ODIs, 15 times in Tests and only once in T20 Internationals.

5. Inzamam ul Haq – 46 times

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam Ul Haq is at third place in the list of batsmen who have been run out most number of times in international cricket. Inzamam has been run out a total of 46 times in his career, 40 times in ODIs and 6 times in Tests.

IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting will not be able to be present in the mini auction of Indian Premier League 2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025. Ponting, who joined Punjab Kings as head coach last year, has very little hope of going to the mini auction for IPL 2026. Actually, Ponting is currently in Australia and is associated with the broadcast channel as a commentator in the Ashes series.

Why will Ponting not come in the mini auction?

According to a report, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting is under contract with Seven Network for commentary in the Ashes series being held in Australia. The third match of the series between Australia and England is to be played in Adelaide from December 17, hence Ponting will not be able to participate in the auction. In the absence of Ponting, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is expected to participate in the auction. Iyer is out of Team India due to injury.

News came out in Cricbuzz report

According to the report of Cricbuzz, the franchises have given the names of their representatives to BCCI for the auction, the last date of which was December 10. BCCI sources have revealed that Punjab Kings have included the name of captain Shreyas Iyer in their list. According to BCCI and auction guidelines, a maximum of eight team members can be present inside the auction hall. At the same time, six more people from the team can remain outside. According to sources, if there is no change in the plans at the last moment, then Shreyas Iyer is expected to be present in the auction to be held in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier, Gautam Gambhir had participated in the IPL auction as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and Rishabh Pant was also seen leading their delegation in the IPL 2024 auction for Delhi Capitals.

Top-5 Batsmen With the Most 2s in ODIs: In ODI cricket, scoring runs by running between the wickets is considered very important. Batsmen have to play the ball in the gap for a single or double run. The batsmen should also have good speed while running between the wickets, so that there is additional pressure on the fielders. Because sometimes this can lead to mis-fielding and can also lead to an extra run. In ODI cricket, the decisive moment of the match is usually in the middle overs. Considering the middle overs in today’s ODI cricket, batsmen need to be able to score 5+ runs per over and save their wickets as it is a long match. In such a situation, if the batsman knows the art of taking double runs, then he can easily score 5-6 runs per over.

5 batsmen who scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket

1. Virat Kohli (India) – 961 runs

Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket. Till now, Virat has scored a total of 961 two runs in 295 innings of his ODI career.

2. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 945 two runs

Sri Lanka’s legendary wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket. Sangakkara played 358 innings in his ODI career, in which he scored a total of 945 two runs.

3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 759 two runs

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket. Jayawardene has scored a total of 759 two runs in 357 innings of his ODI career.

4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India) – 715 runs

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket. Dhoni played 297 innings in his ODI career, in which he scored a total of 715 two runs.

5. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 711 two runs

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fifth position in the list of batsmen who have scored the most 2 runs in ODI cricket. Ponting has scored a total of 711 two runs in 281 innings of his ODI career.

Top-5 Batsmen With The Most Singles In Oneday Cricket: India won the 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa 2-1. Virat Kohli dominated this entire series. Actually, Kohli mostly plays low-risk innings in ODIs and he likes to progress the innings with singles. In ODI cricket, as much as it is important to score runs, it is equally important to rotate the strike by taking singles. Especially, singles plays a big role in ODI format. In the history of ODI cricket, many batsmen have scored more than one-third of their career runs with singles.

However, Sachin Tendulkar’s name is not in the top-5 list of batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket, which is surprising. Here we are going to tell who are the top 5 batsmen who have taken the most singles in ODI cricket?

Top 5 batsmen who took most singles in ODI cricket

1. Virat Kohli – 5992 singles

Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket. Virat has taken a total of 5,992 singles in 294 innings of his ODI career. So far, he has scored 14,492 runs in his ODI career at an excellent average of 59.15.

2. Kumar Sangakkara – 5503 singles

Sri Lanka’s great wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket. Sangakkara has scored 13,681 runs in 358 ODI innings of his ODI career at an average of 44.56. In which he has taken a total of 5503 singles.

3. Mahela Jayawardene – 4789 singles

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket. Jayawardene has taken a total of 4789 singles in 357 innings of his ODI career. He has scored 11,112 runs in his ODI career at an average of 36.07.

4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – 4470 singles

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket. Dhoni has scored 10,773 runs in 297 ODI innings of his ODI career at an average of 51.54. In which a total of 5503 singles are recorded in his name.

5. Ricky Ponting – 3916 singles

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs from singles in ODI cricket. Ponting has taken a total of 3916 singles in 281 innings of his ODI career. In which he has 10,690 runs in his ODI career at an average of 44.17.

The famous Test series Ashes 2025-2026 played between England and Australia is going on. In the second Test, which started on 4 December, England, batting first, were all out for 334 runs, Australia is in a good position. Australia also won the first match. Meanwhile, former England fast bowler James Anderson chose the all-time perfect playing eleven for the Ashes. Anderson did not choose former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as captain. Rather, he was included as a wicket keeper, which surprised everyone.

Who is the captain of all time Ashes XI?

43-year-old former cricketer James Anderson chose the all-time perfect playing eleven by including players from England and Australia. The fans were most surprised when in the end he chose Ricky Ponting as the wicket keeper, while he made Ben Stokes the captain.

TNT Sports asked James Anderson to select his all-time Ashes XI. Anderson first took the name of Donald Bradman, whose average was around 99. This was also surprising, because this great batsman never opened in his Test career. Bradman batted at number 3 in 40 matches, scoring 5078 runs. Anderson chose former England captain Alastair Cook as the second opener.

In case you missed it, here is @Jimmy9 explaining his selections in his All Time Ashes X1.

Make sure you’re sitting down.
This is hysterical. pic.twitter.com/zZLA7FSIza

— The Oracle (@BigOtrivia) December 3, 2025

Ricky Ponting at number three

James Anderson chose Ricky Ponting at number three and Joe Root at number four. Anderson did not include Steve Smith, who is the third highest run-scorer in the Ashes, in his playing 11.

He placed Kevin Pietersen at number five. After Ian Botham, he included Ben Stokes, whom he later made the captain. He included the late Shane Warne in this team. After this he included Bob Wills, Glenn McGrath and Stuart Broad in the team.

After revealing his team, he made Stuart Broad the captain, but the interesting twist came at the end. He had forgotten to choose the wicket keeper, after which he said that he would like to give this role to Ricky Ponting. Let us tell you that in the 90s, Ponting kept wicket 4 times in club cricket, although he never kept wicket in professional cricket.

Anderson’s all-time Ashes XI

Donald Bradman, Alastair Cook, Ricky Ponting (wk), Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Botham, Ben Stokes (c), Shane Warne, Bob Willis, Glenn McGrath and Stuart Broad.

Most runs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy played between India and Australia is always considered to be the most exciting and prestigious series of Test cricket. In this match, the challenge before the batsmen is big and there is also an opportunity to make history. On this very competitive platform, some greats have set such records of scoring runs, which have proved extremely difficult to break till date.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is at the top in the list of highest run scorers in this special match. Who performed well in this trophy from 1996 to 2013. Sachin scored 3262 runs in 65 innings of 34 matches, which also included memorable innings like 241 not out. An average of 56.24 and nine centuries make Tendulkar’s BGT record very special.

ricky ponting

At second place is Australia’s great batsman Ricky Ponting, who scored 2555 runs. Ponting always performed strongly against India with 8 centuries in 29 matches. Although he fell short of surpassing Sachin’s figure, his impact in this trophy was huge.

VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, who is called the ‘Crisis Man’ of India, is at number three. Laxman’s BGT record of 2434 runs in 54 innings is a recognition of his ability and classic batting. His innings of 281 runs played in the 2001 Kolkata Test is still considered the biggest attraction of this trophy.

steve smith

At fourth place is Steve Smith, one of the most successful Test batsmen of the current era, who scored 2201 runs between 2013 and 2025. Smith scored 10 centuries in just 23 matches. The average of 57.92 and best score of 192 shows how dangerous he has been for the Indian bowlers.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, who gave a new direction to Indian Test cricket, is in fifth place. Who scored 2169 runs in 51 innings. Kohli’s BGT record, including nine centuries, has always been strong. His aggressive style and hunger for challenge earns him a firm place in this prestigious list.

There is not much time left for the start of the Ashes. The first Test to be held in Perth from tomorrow i.e. 21st November is considered very important for both the teams. Before the match, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has announced his preferred playing eleven. A great mix of both experience and youthful energy is being seen in Ponting’s selected team.

Big stakes in opening pair

Ponting has predictably named Usman Khawaja for the opening. However, the player he chose along with him has surprised everyone. That player is Jake Weatherald. Weatherald has not played a single international match so far, but his performance in domestic cricket has been excellent. 5322 runs in 77 first-class matches and an average of around 38 are proof that he can play long innings for the team. This selection of Ponting shows that he is ready to show confidence in young players.

Strength of Labuschagne, Smith and Head in the middle order

Australia’s middle order has always been strong, and Ponting has made it even stronger.

At number 3 – marnus labuschagne

at number 4 – Steve Smith as Captain

at number 5 – Travis Head

These three players have the ability to change the course of the match on any pitch. Ponting said that in high-pressure matches like the Ashes, aggressive and steady batting is very important, which these players can perform well.

These players are included in all-rounder and finisher

At number 6, Ponting has expressed confidence in Cameron Green, who gives balance to the team with both bat and ball. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been selected at number 7. Whose batting along with his glove work also gives stability to the team.

Four greats in the bowling unit

Ponting has chosen his bowling attack in a very strategic manner.

Mitchell Starc – Master of fast pace and swing

Scott Boland – exact line-length

Brendan Doggett – Ponting hopes in new face

Nathan Lyon – Team’s main spinner

With three fast bowlers and an experienced spinner, this attack can prove dangerous on the bouncy pitch of Perth.

Ponting’s playing XI for Perth Test

Jake Weatherald, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendon Doggett, Scott Boland.

The Ashes Series 2025-26: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has argued that England’s baseball approach was specifically designed to win the Ashes in Australia. The Ashes series between the two countries is going to start from 21st November. Ricky Ponting told ‘7News’ that England’s aggressive style under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes has always been focused on mastering Australian conditions.

Ponting gave statement on baseball

Ricky Ponting said, “England is a team that has been together for the last two years (after the 2023 Ashes). They are preparing for the Ashes. I know Brendon very well, baseball was designed just for this one series. Forget whatever happened in the last two years. It was all about putting together a team and a style of play that could win Test matches in Australia. England have won Test matches in Australia in the last 25 years. They have done this only four times, they have to win at least three matches in this series, so I am curious to see how they play.

What will be England’s plan in the Ashes?

The 2023 Ashes began with a signal of England’s intent. Australia had deployed a deep backward point for the initial overs at Edgbaston, but despite this, Jack Crawley hit a four over cover. Ponting hopes that England will continue this aggressive approach throughout the summer. He said, “I don’t think they will change. I have seen them a lot in the last two years. I know they will play the same way. Ben Duckett and Jack Crawley will play the same way they have always played. If they can do that, England will win the toss and elect to bowl and will be confident of scoring more runs in the fourth innings than the opposition did in the first innings.”

Most Catches In Career In Tests: The record of taking the most catches in the history of Test cricket is in the name of England’s Joe Root, who has recently overtaken former Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid is now at second position in this list. Rahul was known for his excellent slip fielding, hence for a long time he was on the first position in the list of players who took the most catches in Test cricket. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-7 players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket.

Top-7 players who took most catches in test cricket

1. Joe Root (England) – 213 catches

England’s legendary batsman Joe Root is at number one in the list of top-7 players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Root has played 158 test matches so far, in which he has taken 213 catches.

2. Rahul Dravid (India) – 210 catches

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is at second place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Dravid has taken 210 catches in 164 test matches of his career.

3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 205 catches

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is at third place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Jayawardene has played 149 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 205 catches.

4. Steve Smith (Australia) – 201 catches

Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith is at fourth place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Smith has taken 201 catches in 119 test matches so far.

5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 200 catches

South Africa’s great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at fifth position in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Kallis has played 166 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 200 catches.

6. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 196 catches

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at sixth place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Ponting has taken 196 catches in 168 test matches of his career.

7. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 181 catches

Former Australian all-rounder Mark Waugh is at seventh place in the list of players who have taken the most catches in Test cricket. Mark has played 128 test matches in his career, in which he has taken 181 catches.

Most Fours In One Day International: The last match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Australia was played on Saturday, 25 October on the Sydney grounds. Team India defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI match. In this match, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the heroes of victory and there was a match winning partnership of 168 runs between the two. In this last match, Rohit played an excellent century of 121 runs in 125 balls. During this, 13 fours and 3 sixes came from the hitman’s bat. Whereas Virat hit 7 fours in his brilliant innings of 74 runs in 81 balls. In this match, a total of 20 fours came from the bats of Rohit and Virat and till now both have hit more than 1000 fours in ODI cricket. Here we are going to tell you who are the 7 batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket?

Top-7 batsmen who hit most fours in ODI cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 2016 fours

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-7 batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sachin has hit 2016 fours in 463 ODI matches in his illustrious career.

2. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 1500 fours

Former Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is at second place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Jayasuriya has hit 1500 fours in 445 ODI matches in his career.

3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1385 fours

Sri Lanka’s great batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at third place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sangakkara has hit 1385 fours in 404 ODI matches in his career.

4. Virat Kohli (India) – 1332 fours

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Virat has played 305 ODI matches so far, in which he has hit 1332 fours.

5. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 1231 fours

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Ponting has hit 1231 fours in 375 ODI matches in his career.

6. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 1162 fours

Former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist is at sixth position in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Gilchrist has hit 1162 fours in 287 ODI matches in his career.

7. Virender Sehwag (India) – 1132 fours

India’s explosive former batsman Virender Sehwag is at seventh place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sehwag has hit 1132 fours in 251 ODI matches in his career.

Rohit Sharma what is the number?

India’s explosive opening batsman Rohit Sharma is at number 12 in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Rohit has played 276 ODI matches so far, in which he has hit 1066 fours.