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Famous Cricket Players

If you want to discuss cricket with longtime cricket fans, there are a few names you ought to know. Take a look at the most iconic and famous cricket players, from the past and present.

Sir Donald Bradman Profile
Quite simply, Donald Bradman (aka 'The Don') is the best cricket player to have played the game. Read more about this amazing batsman and cricket legend in this player profile.

Martin Crowe's Five Best Innings
Five of the best from Martin Crowe, who is widely regarded to be New Zealand's greatest batsman - especially for his performances in the 1992 World Cup.

Sir Jack Hobbs
Nobody in cricket history comes close to Sir Jack Hobbs' first-class runs total of 61,760. There's a good chance nobody ever will. His Cricinfo profile contains statistics and obituaries.

Shane Warne Official Website
An icon of the modern game, both as a legendary spin bowler and an off-field celebrity, Shane Warne was the first player to take 1000 international wickets.

Don Bradman Profile on australia.gov.au
A profile of Sir Donald Bradman on the official website of the Australian Government.

ESPN: On the road with Sachin Tendulkar
American writer Wright Thompson went on tour with the Indian team in 2011 and wrote this piece focused on Sachin Tendulkar, the game's most worshipped figure.

Legends of Cricket: Wasim Akram
The Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram was nicknamed the 'King of Swing' for his remarkable ability to move the bowl sideways in the air. This ESPN documentary takes a look at his career, which ended soon after the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

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