Who is the New Cricket God?

Sachin Tendulkar is called the Original God of cricket, but there are a number of contenders like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for that title in the modern-day game.

Cricket is more than just a sport. It is a religion in countries like India. Fans worship their cricket heroes. For a long time, Sachin Tendulkar was called the “God of Cricket.” His records and calm nature made him a fan favourite. But now, fans see a new hero, Virat Kohli, who is often called the New God of Cricket. He has changed the game with his energy, fitness, and hunger to win. His fans believe he is the new God of cricket in the world.

Virat Kohli has sole-handedly won several matches for Team India where there was no hope of winning. Be it the T20 World Cup 2022 or the Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli has been a star match-winner for the nation. Kohli's teammate Rohit Sharma also has staggering numbers in international cricket. Hence, he is also a contender to become the new God of cricket.

God of Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar is known as the “Master Blaster.” He played cricket for 24 years. His numbers are unrealistic: 15,921 Test runs and 18,426 ODI runs. He scored 100 international centuries. He also helped India win the 2011 World Cup. People loved him for his humble behaviour. Every time Sachin walked onto the field, a billion hearts beat with him. When he retired in 2013, the whole country cried, which shows the amount of love he has in the hearts of Indian fans. He was not just a player, but also the face and the symbol of Indian cricket!

Ranking Factors

Runs Scored: The primary role of a batsman is to score runs. The total number of runs reflects a player’s value and contribution.
Consistency & Impact: Scoring regularly over the years and making match-winning contributions is key. One-off performances don’t define greatness.
Performance in Big Matches: Top players stand out by their ability to deliver under pressure in crucial games like the World Cups or knockout matches. Hence, their performance in big games in terms of runs and wickets will be considered.
No. of 90's: Alongside scoring a no. of hundreds in his international career, we will also compare on the basis of the number of nineties scored by a player.

Modern day Cricketers Comparison

There are a no. of modern-day players who are on the path to becoming greats of the game. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the two modern-day greats, while Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson are also the legends of the current generation. All these players have been excellent over the years. Let's have a look who is new god of cricket after Sachin Tendulkar.

However, there is only one God of cricket in modern times, and he is none other than Virat Kohli. Kohli has staggering numbers in international cricket so far and has an excellent record in all three formats. He has already surpassed Sachin's 49 hundreds in ODI cricket and is likely to surpass him soon. Alongside Kohli, Rohit Sharma is also known as the modern-day great.

Rohit has excellent numbers and has won several games for India. He has the ability to turn games around whenever he gets going, which is why he is one of the best in modern-day cricket. A decade ago, Tendulkar himself named Kohli and Rohit as his successors to become the greats of the game. Former India captain MS Dhoni is another contender to become the God of Cricket.

Player	Format	Matches	Runs	Average	Hundreds	H.S.	Strike Rate	No. of 90s	No. of Wickets
Sachin Tendulkar	Test	200	15,921	53.79	51	248*	54.08	10	46
	ODI	463	18,426	44.83	49	200*	86.24	18	154
	T20I	1	10	10.00	0	10	83.33	0	0
Virat Kohli	Test	111	9,230	46.85	30	254	52.04	11	0
	ODI	276	14,181	57.88	51	183	93.95	6	5
	T20I	117	4,037	51.75	1	122*	138.15	0	4
Rohit Sharma	Test	67	4,301	40.57	12	212	57.05	5	2
	ODI	273	11,168	48.76	32	264	92.81	5	9
	T20I	151	3,974	31.79	5	118	139.97	4	1

New God of Cricket in World

Cricket has seen many greats. But very few have gone on to become the legends. Sachin Tendulkar was the first “God of Cricket” and is still called by that name by his fans and teammates. Tendulkar was well respected by fans around the world, not just because of his batting skills but also because of his humble nature.

When Tendulkar retired, the Indian fans saw Virat Kohli as his replacement, and he was termed as the new God of cricket in world. Kohli has a different reputation as compared to Tendulkar, but has been highly successful across formats. He is on the verge of becoming a legendary player whenever he hangs off his boots.

While Tendulkar was calm in his nature, Kohli is known for his aggression and likes to take the game on. He has had quite a few controversial encounters over the course of his career, but still has a huge fan following. He has changed the way cricket is played. He has changed how cricketers think. With his bat, mind, and heart, Kohli continues to rule the game. In the eyes of fans, he is not just a player. He is the New God of Cricket in world.

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