The tallest cricketers in the world cricket is Mohammad Irfan from Pakistan. In India, Abey Kuruvilla and Pankaj Singh share the title of the tallest cricketers.
Tallest Cricketers
While height can sometimes be an advantage in cricket, a player’s success depends more on skills, technique, and mental approach. Some of the best cricketers in history, like Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Vishwanath, and Sachin Tendulkar, were shorter in height but excelled in the game.
Taller players are usually fast bowlers who benefit from extra bounce due to their height. Let’s explore some of the tallest cricketers in the world.
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Full list of Tallest Cricketers in the World
| Player | Team | Height (ft) | Playing Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Irfan | Pakistan | 7.1 | 2010-2019 |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | 6.10 | 2021-Present |
| Boyd Rankin | Ireland | 6.85 | 2007-2020 |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 6.8 | 2020-Present |
| Joel Garner | West Indies | 6.8 | 1977-1987 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 6.8 | 2017-Present |
| Peter George | Australia | 6.8 | 2010 |
| Bruce Reid | Australia | 6.7 | 1985-1992 |
| Curtly Ambrose | West Indies | 6.7 | 1988-2000 |
| Steven Finn | England | 6.7 | 2010-2017 |
| Chris Tremlett | England | 6.7 | 2005-2013 |
| Sulieman Benn | West Indies | 6.7 | 2008-2016 |
| Cameron Cuffy | West Indies | 6.7 | 1994-2002 |
| David Larter | England | 6.7 | 1962-1965 |
| Tom Moody | Australia | 6.6 | 1987-1999 |
| Tony Greig | England | 6.6 | 1972-1977 |
| Jacob Oram | New Zealand | 6.6 | 2001-2012 |
| Pankaj Singh | India | 6.6 | 2010-2014 |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | 6.6 | 2013-Present |
| Abey Kuruvilla | India | 6.6 | 1997 |
| Peter Fulton | New Zealand | 6.6 | 2004-2014 |
| Cameron Green | Australia | 6.6 | 2020-Present |
| Courtney Walsh | West Indies | 6.6 | 1984-2001 |
| George Bonnor | Australia | 6.6 | 1880-1888 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 6.5 | 2006-2018 |
| Ishant Sharma | India | 6.5 | 2007-2021 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 6.5 | 2006-2023 |
| Shabbir Ahmed | Pakistan | 6.5 | 1999-2007 |
| Kieron Pollard | West Indies | 6.4 | 2007-2022 |
| Darren Sammy | West Indies | 6.4 | 2004-2017 |
| Ian Bishop | West Indies | 6.4 | 1988-1998 |
| Colin Croft | West Indies | 6.4 | 1977-1982 |
Mohammad Irfan
Mohammad Irfan, born on June 6, 1982, in Gaggu Mandi, Pakistan, is the tallest cricketer in history, standing at 7 feet 1 inch. He is a left-arm fast bowler and made his international debut in an ODI against England. Over his career from 2010 to 2019, Irfan took 109 international wickets in 86 matches across formats. Although he hasn’t played for Pakistan since 2019, Irfan continues to participate in T20 leagues globally.
Marco Jansen
South African cricketer Marco Jansen, born on May 1, 2000, in Potchefstroom, is another tall cricketer standing at 6 feet 10 inches. He made his Test debut in 2021 against India, followed by his ODI and T20I debuts shortly after. Jansen emerged as a key player in South Africa’s bowling attack and was the second-highest wicket-taker for his team in the 2023 World Cup.
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Boyd Rankin
Boyd Rankin, a medium-fast bowler from Ireland, stands at 6 feet 8.5 inches. Born in Derry on July 5, 1984, he initially played for Ireland before switching to England in 2012. After a short stint with the England team, Rankin returned to represent Ireland until his retirement in 2021.
Kyle Jamieson
New Zealand’s tallest cricketer, Kyle Jamieson, stands at 6 feet 8 inches. Born on December 30, 1994, in Auckland, he made his ODI and Test debuts in 2020. Jamieson quickly became an essential part of New Zealand’s bowling lineup, with impressive performances in Test cricket.
Joel Garner
Joel Garner, famously known as the “Big Bird,” was a dominant fast bowler for the West Indies, standing at 6 feet 8 inches. Garner played between 1977 and 1987, taking 405 wickets in international matches. His fearsome bowling was crucial in leading the West Indies to success during that era.
Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, born on October 2, 1996, in Harare, is 6 feet 8 inches tall. He began his international career in 2018 but briefly left to play county cricket. Muzarabani returned to the Zimbabwe national team in 2020 and continues to perform at the highest level.
Who is the Tallest Indian Cricketer?
Among Indian cricketers, both Abey Kuruvilla and Pankaj Singh, measuring 6 feet 6 inches, are the tallest. Below is a list of some of the tallest Indian cricketers.
Tallest Indian Cricketers
| Player | Height (ft) | Career Span |
|---|---|---|
| Abey Kuruvilla | 6.6 | 1997 |
| Pankaj Singh | 6.6 | 2010-2014 |
| Ishant Sharma | 6.5 | 2007-2021 |
| Rahul Sharma | 6.4 | 2011-2012 |
| Munaf Patel | 6.3 | 2006-2011 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 6.3 | 2022-Present |
| Javagal Srinath | 6.2 | 1991-2003 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 6.2 | 2007-2012 |
| R Ashwin | 6.2 | 2010-Present |
| Yuvraj Singh | 6.15 | 2000-2017 |
| Anil Kumble | 6.1 | 1990-2008 |
| Irfan Pathan | 6.1 | 2003-2013 |
| Ashish Nehra | 6.0 | 1999-2017 |
Ishant Sharma, India’s most experienced fast bowler in Test cricket, stands at 6 feet 5 inches. Following him, Rahul Sharma, a 6-foot-4-inch leg spinner, and Yusuf Pathan, a 6-foot-2-inch allrounder, feature in the list of tallest Indian cricketers.
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