2. Sachin Tendulkar

The one player who demolished the world’s best bowlers on numerous occasions, Sachin Tendulkar will always be remembered as the one player who always played to win. The Indian team around him; especially in his early stages, did not share the same desire to win. However, Sachin had win matches on his own – batting hours in the middle to save a Test match or fought with the weather conditions to chase down a big score in an ODI.

Sachin’s fearlessness stimulated many generations of cricketers and his story is still spoken with respect. He will persistently be the stalwart to have played the game in the eyes of billions.