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Cricinfo Honours | Awarding the greatest cricketers of the 21st century | Cricinfo Awards

Cricket

Year2026

Duration2h 4m

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For the past two weeks ESPNcricinfo has been counting down the 25 greatest international cricketers the 21st century has produced, and the top five will be revealed at an event in Mumbai this evening. The list of 25 was picked via voting by a jury of eminent cricket names, among them Ravi Shastri, Matthew Hayden, Andy Flower, Greg Chappell, Eoin Morgan and Wasim Akram. Individual awards for the greatest women's cricketer, greatest T20 batter and greatest T20 bowler will also be presented on the night. The list so far has covered positions 25 (R Ashwin) through six (AB de Villiers), a roster that spans generations, formats and continents. Some of the most dominant and destructive batters of the age have featured- Adam Gilchrist, Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle; the leading Test wicket-taker of them all, James Anderson, and his new-ball partner Stuart Broad, who between them claimed 1838 international wickets; two members of the formidable current Australian pace attack; and a couple of generational talents from South Africa, de Villiers and Dale Steyn. [00:00] Introduction by host Danish Sait [06:39] Opening Address by Raunak [09:30] A look back at 33 Years of ESPNcricinfo [14:38] Panel Discussion: The Cricinfo Legacy and Beyond [31:19] Danish Sait interacts with Ajit Agarkar & Ian Bishop [35:08] Award: Greatest Men's T20 Bowler of the Century [37:46] Award: Greatest Men's T20 Batter of the Century [42:07] Panel Discussion: Innovation in T20 Batting [01:01:41] Interaction with Sachin Tendulkar, Ashwin, Aaron Finch & AB de Villiers [01:11:12] Award: Greatest Women's Cricketer of the Century [01:14:08] Award: Greatest Men's All-Rounder of the Century [01:17:06] Panel Discussion: Indian Cricket's 25-Year Blueprint [01:34:26] Award: Greatest Men's Bowler of the Century [01:36:59] Award: Greatest Men's Batter of the Century [01:39:50] Interview: Sambit Bal speaks with Sachin Tendulkar [01:57:48] Fun Segment: Sachin Tendulkar plays 'Winner Stays On' [02:02:41] Closing Remarks by Danish Sait #cricket #cricinfohonours #