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Anju Bobby George
Long Jumper
Anju Bobby George was a versatile athlete who specialized in the long jump but also competed in the triple jump.- Long Jump
- 6.83m
- Triple Jump
- 13.67m
AS
Avinash Sable
Distance Runner
A steeplechaser whose national-record progression links endurance, barrier economy and the confidence to control demanding race rhythms.- 3000m Steeplechase
- 8:09.91
- 5000m
- 13:19.30
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David Rudisha
Kenyan 800m runner; two-time Olympic champion and 800m world-record holder
David Rudisha is the Kenyan 800m world-record holder and two-time Olympic champion.- Full name
- David Lekuta Rudisha
- Date of birth
- 17 December 1988
EK
Eliud Kipchoge
Marathon runner
Kipchoge’s marathon racing is marked by measured pacing and late-race separation.- Personal best
- 2:01:09
- Fastest 42.2km performance
- 1:59:40.2
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Faith Kipyegon
Middle-distance runner
Kipyegon combines controlled positioning with a decisive late-race surge.- World record / personal best
- 3:48.68
- Personal best / African and Kenyan record
- 8:07.04
GT
Gabby Thomas
100m and 200m sprinter
Gabby Thomas is an active American sprinter whose 100m/200m range and relay strength produced five Olympic medals, including three Paris 2024 golds.- Specialty
- 100m and 200m sprinting
- Olympic record
- Five Olympic medals: three gold, one silver and one bronze
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Gout Gout
Sprinter (100m and 200m)
Gout Gout profile: the Australian sprinter’s rise from Ipswich to world Under-20 record holder, with dated performance scopes and documented public career.- Primary events
- 100m and 200m
- Nationality
- Australia
HD
Hima Das
Sprinter
Hima Das is an Indian sprinter and 2018 World U20 400m champion, with individual and relay medals at the Asian Games.- 400 Metres
- 50.79s
- 200 Metres
- 22.88s
JI
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Norwegian middle- and long-distance runner
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a Norwegian distance runner whose 1500m/5000m range has produced Olympic, world, European and 2026 Ultimate Championships titles.- Nationality
- Norway
- Date of birth
- 19 September 2000
JA
Julien Alfred
Sprinter (100m, 200m and 60m)
Julien Alfred is a Saint Lucian sprint champion whose Paris 2024 100m gold made her country an Olympic first.- Date of birth
- 10 June 2001
- Nationality
- Saint Lucia
LT
Letsile Tebogo
Sprinter
Botswana sprinter and Paris 2024 Olympic 200m champion whose record spans the 100m, 200m, relays and multiple sprint distances.- Born
- 7 June 2003, Kanye, Botswana
- Nationality
- Botswana
MS
Milkha Singh
200m and 400m sprinter; 4x400m relay runner
Milkha Singh was an Indian 200m and 400m sprinter known as the Flying Sikh and for his near-medal 400m final at the 1960 Rome Olympics.- Known as
- The Flying Sikh
- Official birth date
- 20 November 1932; date records are disputed
MD
Mondo Duplantis
Pole vaulter
Duplantis’ competitive identity is built on precision and incremental clearance gains.- PB / world record
- 6.31m
- Olympic gold medals
- 2
NC
Neeraj Chopra
Javelin Thrower
A throwing career shaped by repeatable speed, precise delivery and championship-level consistency.- Javelin Throw
- 90.23m
- Gold Medals
- 1
NL
Noah Lyles
Sprinter
American sprinter whose 100m, 200m and relay range produced Olympic gold and a 2023 world sprint treble.- Birth date
- 18 July 1997
- Nationality
- United States
PTU
P. T. Usha
Track and field sprinter and hurdler
Renowned as a graceful sprinter with long strides, Usha utilized her natural speed and endurance to excel across multiple sprint distances (100m, 200m, 400m) and the 400m hurdles.- 400m Hurdles Personal Best
- 55.42s
- Asian Games Medals
- 11
SF
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Sprinter
A specialist of the short sprint, Fraser-Pryce built her career around the 100m while retaining major-championship range in the 200m and relay.- Personal best
- 10.60
- Personal best
- 21.79
SH
Sifan Hassan
Distance runner
Sifan Hassan’s track-to-marathon range produced Olympic medals across three distances in Paris and a three-medal Tokyo Games.- Date of birth
- 01 January 1993
- Nationality
- Netherlands
UB
Usain Bolt
Retired sprinter; 100m and 200m specialist and 4x100m relay runner
Usain Bolt paired exceptional top-end speed with championship consistency, setting enduring 100m and 200m world records and anchoring Jamaica’s record-setting relay era.- Nationality
- Jamaica
- Date of birth
- 21 August 1986
MK
Mary Kom
Elite amateur boxer; six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist
Mary Kom is an Indian boxer from Manipur whose six world titles, eight world-championship medals and London 2012 Olympic bronze define a landmark boxing career.- Full name
- Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom
- Nationality
- India
MA
Muhammad Ali
Former professional heavyweight boxer; 1960 Olympic light-heavyweight gold medallist
Muhammad Ali was an American boxer whose Olympic gold, three-time heavyweight championship career and principled public voice changed how the sport was understood.- Full name
- Muhammad Ali; born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
- Born
- 17 January 1942; Louisville, Kentucky, United States
AdV
AB de Villiers
Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter
AB de Villiers is a retired South African wicketkeeper-batter known for three-format excellence, 360-degree strokeplay, fielding range and a major IPL career.- Full name
- Abraham Benjamin de Villiers
- Born
- 17 February 1984; Pretoria, South Africa
AS
Abhishek Sharma
Left-handed batting allrounder; slow left-arm orthodox bowler
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian left-handed batting allrounder whose rise runs from Punjab age-group cricket and India Under-19 success to Sunrisers Hyderabad and India.- Born
- 4 September 2000
- Birth place
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
AH
Alyssa Healy
Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter
Alyssa Healy is an Australian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain whose career statistics include landmark World Cup innings.- Full name
- Alyssa Jean Healy
- Born
- 24 March 1990; Gold Coast, Queensland
AK
Amelia Kerr
Right-handed batter and right-arm leg-spin all-rounder
Amelia Kerr is a New Zealand cricket all-rounder known for 232 not out, leg-spin and all-format captaincy.- Full name
- Amelia Charlotte Kerr
- Born
- 13 October 2000; Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
AS
Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm medium-fast bowler
Arshdeep Singh is an Indian left-arm medium-fast bowler whose game includes new-ball swing, accurate yorkers and death-overs variations.- Full name
- Arshdeep Singh
- Born
- 5 February 1999; Guna, Madhya Pradesh
AP
Axar Patel
Bowling all-rounder; left-hand batter; slow left-arm orthodox bowler
Axar Patel is an Indian left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder whose controlled bowling, lower-order batting and leadership have shaped a substantial international and IPL career.- Full name
- Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
- Born
- 20 January 1994; Anand, Gujarat, India
BA
Babar Azam
Top-order batter; right-arm off-break listed as secondary bowling skill
Babar Azam is a Pakistan right-handed top-order batter with an international career spanning Tests, ODIs and T20Is, documented leadership roles and two ICC 2022 awards.- Full name
- Mohammad Babar Azam
- Born
- 15 October 1994, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
BS
Ben Stokes
All-rounder
ECB lists Stokes as a left-hand batter and right-arm all-rounder.- Matches
- 79
- Runs
- 5,061
DW
David Warner
Opening batter
David Warner is an Australian left-handed opening batter whose explosive all-format career combined World Cup success, a landmark Test return and a major franchise record.- Full name
- David Andrew Warner
- Born
- 27 October 1986, Paddington, New South Wales
DS
Deepti Sharma
Left-handed batting all-rounder; right-arm off-break bowler
Deepti Sharma is an Indian left-handed batting all-rounder whose off-spin and lower-order batting have shaped India's women's cricket.- Full name
- Deepti Bhagwan Sharma
- Born
- 24 August 1997; Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
EP
Ellyse Perry
All-rounder
Cricket Australia lists Perry as a right-handed batter and right-arm pace bowler.- Matches
- 15
- Runs
- 1,006
GM
Glenn Maxwell
Batter and right-arm off-spin all-rounder
Glenn Maxwell is an Australian white-ball all-rounder known for inventive batting, off-spin and high-impact fielding.- Full name
- Glenn James Maxwell
- Born
- 14 October 1988; Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
HP
Hardik Pandya
All-rounder; right-hand batter; right-arm medium-fast bowler
Hardik Pandya is an Indian all-rounder whose right-hand power hitting, medium-fast bowling and late-innings composure have shaped India's white-ball cricket and the Mumbai Indians era.- Full name
- Hardik Himanshu Pandya
- Born
- 11 October 1993; Choryasi, Gujarat, India
HK
Harmanpreet Kaur
Right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler
Harmanpreet Kaur is an Indian batter whose power hitting, off-break bowling and long captaincy career helped define the rise of women's cricket in India.- Full name
- Harmanpreet Kaur Singh
- Born
- 8 March 1989 · Moga, Punjab, India
HB
Harry Brook
Right-handed middle-order batter
Harry Brook is an English right-handed middle-order batter whose multi-format rise has led to England white-ball captaincy and a record ODI double century in October 2026.- Full name
- Harry Cherrington Brook
- Born
- 22 February 1999, Keighley, Yorkshire, England
HK
Heinrich Klaasen
Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter; off-break bowler
Heinrich Klaasen is a South African wicketkeeper-batter whose middle-order power hitting shaped an international and franchise-cricket career.- Full name
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Born
- 30 July 1991; Pretoria, South Africa
IK
Imran Khan
Former Pakistan right-arm fast-bowling all-rounder and captain
Imran Khan is the Pakistan all-rounder and captain who combined fast bowling, batting resilience and leadership to win the 1992 Cricket World Cup.- Full name
- Imran Khan Niazi
- Born
- 5 October 1952; Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
IK
Ishan Kishan
Wicketkeeper batter; left-handed batter
Ishan Kishan is an Indian left-handed wicketkeeper-batter whose route runs from Jharkhand and the Under-19 World Cup to India, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.- Born
- 18 July 1998
- Birth place
- Patna, Bihar, India
JB
Jacob Bethell
Left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox all-rounder
Jacob Bethell is an England left-handed batting all-rounder whose Barbados roots, inventive strokeplay and rapid three-format rise define a new international career.- Full name
- Jacob Graham Bethell
- Born
- 23 October 2003; Bridgetown, Barbados
JB
Jasprit Bumrah
Right-arm fast bowler
Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian right-arm fast bowler whose 2024 season brought the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award, the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award and T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament honours.- Nationality
- India
- Role
- Right-arm fast bowler
JR
Jemimah Rodrigues
Right-handed middle-order batter; right-arm offbreak option
Jemimah Rodrigues is an Indian middle-order batter whose creative strokeplay, fielding and 2025 World Cup semi-final define a modern international career.- Full name
- Jemimah Ivan Rodrigues
- Born
- 5 September 2000; Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JR
Joe Root
Top-order batter; right-hand batter; right-arm offbreak bowler
Joe Root is an England and Yorkshire top-order batter whose precision, patience and long Test record have made him one of cricket’s defining players of the 21st century.- Full name
- Joseph Edward Root
- Born
- 30 December 1990; Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
JA
Jofra Archer
Right-arm fast bowler
Jofra Archer is an England fast bowler from Barbados whose pace and resilience featured in a World Cup-winning international career.- Full name
- Jofra Chioke Archer
- Born
- 1 April 1995; Bridgetown, Barbados
JB
Jos Buttler
Wicketkeeper-batter
Jos Buttler is an England wicketkeeper-batter whose explosive white-ball range, 2019 World Cup final role and 2022 T20 World Cup captaincy shaped a modern limited-overs career.- Full name
- Joseph Charles Buttler
- Born
- 8 September 1990, Taunton, Somerset, England
JH
Josh Hazlewood
Right-arm fast-medium bowler; left-handed batter
Josh Hazlewood is an Australian fast bowler whose accuracy, bounce and format adaptability have powered major international and IPL campaigns.- Full name
- Josh Reginald Hazlewood
- Born
- 8 January 1991; Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
KR
Kagiso Rabada
Right-arm fast bowler; left-handed batter
Kagiso Rabada is a South African right-arm fast bowler whose pace, bounce and variation shape an international, IPL and franchise-cricket career.- Full name
- Kagiso Shaquille Rabada
- Born
- 25 May 1995; Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
KW
Kane Williamson
Batter
The ICC profile lists Williamson as a right-handed batter who bowls off-breaks.- Matches
- 378
- Runs
- 19,346
KD
Kapil Dev
Right-hand batter; right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder and former India captain
Kapil Dev biography: India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain and fast-bowling all-rounder, with 434 Test wickets and a documented post-playing career.- Full name
- Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj
- Born
- 6 January 1959; Chandigarh, India
KR
KL Rahul
Wicketkeeper-batter
KL Rahul is an India wicketkeeper-batter whose career has moved between opening, middle-order and wicketkeeping roles across international cricket and the IPL.- Full name
- Kannaur Lokesh Rahul
- Born
- 18 April 1992 · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
KY
Kuldeep Yadav
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav profile: India left-arm wrist-spinner with dated international, IPL and record-table statistics, career milestones and one documented brand endorsement.- Date of birth
- 14 December 1994
- International role
- Bowler
MSD
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Wicketkeeper-batter; former India captain
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter whose captaincy delivered the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.- Full name
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Born
- 7 July 1981 · Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
MS
Mitchell Starc
Bowler
Mitchell Starc is an Australian left-arm fast bowler whose swing, pace and major-tournament record made him one of the defining quicks of his era.- Full name
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
- Born
- 30 January 1990, Baulkham Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
MR
Mithali Raj
Middle-order batter and Captain
Mithali Raj is celebrated as one of the most technically sound batters in the world.- Runs
- 7,805
- Average
- 50.68
MS
Mohammed Shami
Bowler
Mohammed Shami is an Indian right-arm-fast bowler known for seam, swing and high-impact World Cup spells, active with Lucknow Super Giants while seeking an India recall.- Full name
- Mohammed Shami Ahmed
- Born
- 3 September 1990; Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
MS
Mohammed Siraj
Bowler — right-arm fast
Mohammed Siraj is an India international right-arm fast bowler from Hyderabad whose rise ran from Hyderabad domestic cricket to Test, ODI, T20I and IPL cricket.- Birthplace
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Playing role
- Bowler; right-arm fast
PC
Pat Cummins
Bowler
Pat Cummins is Australia's right-arm fast bowler and Test captain, whose career combines sustained pace, recovery from repeated back stress injuries and leadership of the 2023 World Test Championship and ODI World Cup-winning sides.- Full name
- Pat James Cummins
- Born
- 8 May 1993 · Sydney, New South Wales
PS
Phil Salt
Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter
Phil Salt is an England wicketkeeper-batter whose Wales and Barbados background feeds a high-impact white-ball career across international, IPL and franchise cricket.- Full name
- Philip Dean Salt
- Born
- 28 August 1996; Bodelwyddan, North Wales
PR
Pratika Rawal
Right-handed opening batter; right-arm off-break bowler
Pratika Rawal is an Indian opening batter whose calm technique, early ODI records and return from a 2025 World Cup injury mark her rise in international cricket.- Full name
- Pratika Rawal
- Born
- 1 September 2000
QdK
Quinton de Kock
Wicketkeeper-batter; left-handed batter
Quinton de Kock is a South African left-handed wicketkeeper-batter whose career spans international cricket, IPL titles and a major 2024 T20 World Cup performance.- Name
- Quinton de Kock
- Born
- 17 December 1992; Johannesburg, Gauteng
RR
Rachin Ravindra
Left-handed batting all-rounder; slow left-arm orthodox bowler
Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand left-hand batting all-rounder whose adaptable top-order game and slow left-arm orthodox bowling made him a breakout international cricketer.- Full name
- Rachin Ravindra
- Born
- 18 November 1999; Wellington, New Zealand
RD
Rahul Dravid
Former top-order batter, captain and coach
Rahul Dravid is an Indian former batter, captain and coach known for classical Test technique, The Wall nickname, format-separated records and player development.- Full name
- Rahul Sharad Dravid
- Born
- 11 January 1973; Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
RK
Rashid Khan
Bowling all-rounder; leg-break googly bowler
Rashid Khan is an Afghan leg-spin bowler and bowling all-rounder known for his pace through the air and googly in short-format cricket.- Full name
- Rashid Khan Arman
- Born
- 20 September 1998; Nangarhar, Afghanistan
RA
Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowling allrounder
Ravichandran Ashwin built a 106-Test legacy through control, variation and allround skill, then carried his cricket into a documented post-international club chapter.- Born
- 17 September 1986, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
- Role
- Bowling allrounder
RJ
Ravindra Jadeja
All-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian left-hand batting all-rounder and slow left-arm orthodox bowler whose career spans Saurashtra, India, and the IPL.- Born
- 6 December 1988; Navagam-Khed, Saurashtra, India
- Role
- All-rounder
RS
Renuka Singh
Right-arm medium-fast bowler
Renuka Singh is an Indian right-arm medium-fast bowler whose inswing, new-ball control, Commonwealth Games breakthrough and comeback work shaped a modern international career.- Full name
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Born
- 2 January 1996; Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
RG
Richa Ghosh
Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter; right-arm medium listed
Richa Ghosh is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter whose rapid rise runs from Bengal cricket to India, the WPL and World Cup milestones.- Full name
- Richa Manabendra Ghosh
- Born
- 28 September 2003; Siliguri, West Bengal
RS
Rinku Singh
Left-handed middle-order batter; right-arm offbreak bowler
Rinku Singh is an Indian left-handed batter whose route from Uttar Pradesh cricket to KKR and India is defined by calm, high-impact finishing.- Full name
- Rinku Khanchand Singh
- Born
- 12 October 1997; Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
RP
Rishabh Pant
Wicketkeeper-batter
Rishabh Pant is India’s left-hand wicketkeeper-batter, known for high-impact Test batting, a long documented recovery and an active 2026 selection context.- Full name
- Rishabh Rajendra Pant
- Born
- 4 October 1997, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
RS
Rohit Sharma
Top-order batter
Rohit Sharma is an India top-order batter whose three ODI double-centuries, five T20I hundreds and five IPL titles as Mumbai Indians captain sit alongside a carefully dated transition away from Tests and T20Is.- Role
- Top-order batter; right-hand bat; right-arm offbreak
- Nationality
- India
RG
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Right-handed top-order batter; right-arm offbreak listed
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian right-handed opening batter whose timing-led game connects Maharashtra cricket, Chennai Super Kings and India.- Full name
- Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad
- Born
- 31 January 1997; Pune, Maharashtra, India
ST
Sachin Tendulkar
Former India batter; right-handed batter and occasional bowler
Sachin Tendulkar’s India career, records, statistics, honours and verified public work, with historical numbers clearly dated to his completed playing career.- Full name
- Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
- Born
- 24 April 1973, Bombay (now Mumbai), India
SC
Sam Curran
Left-handed batting, left-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder
Sam Curran is an England left-arm all-rounder whose Surrey-to-England cricket career combines swing, slower-ball variation and T20 impact.- Full name
- Samuel Matthew Curran
- Born
- 3 June 1998; Northampton, England
SS
Sanju Samson
Wicketkeeper batter; attacking top-order right-handed batter
Sanju Samson is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter whose right-handed, attacking top-order game has carried from Kerala cricket to India and the IPL, with format-specific records and a documented 2026 brand partnership.- Nationality
- India
- Date of birth
- 11 November 1994
SV
Shafali Verma
All-rounder; right-hand batter and right-arm offbreak bowler
Shafali Verma is an India cricketer whose right-handed power hitting, off-break bowling and early international milestones made her a central figure in women’s cricket.- Nationality
- India
- Date of birth
- 28 January 2004
SAH
Shakib Al Hasan
All-rounder
ICC lists Shakib as a left-handed all-rounder who bowls slow left-arm orthodox.- Runs
- 606
- Batting average
- 86.57
SD
Shikhar Dhawan
Opening batter; left-handed batter; right-arm offbreak bowler
Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian left-handed opening batter whose ODI excellence, Champions Trophy record and IPL longevity defined a memorable career.- Full name
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Born
- 5 December 1985; Delhi, India
SD
Shivam Dube
Left-hand middle-order batter and right-arm medium all-rounder
Shivam Dube is an Indian cricket all-rounder whose left-hand power hitting, medium pace and spin-focused middle-overs role define a career across Mumbai, India and the IPL.- Full name
- Shivam Dube
- Born
- 26 June 1993; Mumbai
SI
Shreyas Iyer
Right-handed top-order batter
Shreyas Iyer is an Indian right-handed batter whose career spans Mumbai cricket, international formats and major IPL captaincy roles.- Full name
- Shreyas Santosh Iyer
- Born
- 6 December 1994; Mumbai, India
SG
Shubman Gill
Batter
Shubman Gill is an Indian right-handed top-order batter whose path runs from Punjab and the 2018 Under-19 World Cup to India and Gujarat Titans leadership.- Born
- 8 September 1999
- Birth place
- Firozpur, Punjab, India
SM
Smriti Mandhana
Opening batter
India’s left-handed opening batter and full-time white-ball captain, recognised for timing, range and high-volume international scoring.- Full name
- Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
- Born
- 18 July 1996 · Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
SG
Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain and left-handed batter; right-arm medium bowler
Sourav Ganguly is an Indian left-handed batter and former captain whose leadership helped reshape modern India cricket.- Full name
- Sourav Chandidas Ganguly
- Born
- 8 July 1972; Calcutta (now Kolkata), India
SS
Steve Smith
Top-order batter; occasional leg-break googly bowler
Steve Smith profile: Australian top-order batter, career records, comeback, format-specific statistics and documented public business activity as of 22 October 2026.- Full name
- Steven Peter Devereux Smith
- Born
- 2 June 1989, Sydney, New South Wales
SG
Sunil Gavaskar
Opening batter and former India captain
Sunil Gavaskar is an Indian opening batter and former captain whose technique, concentration and Test records shaped modern Indian cricket.- Full name
- Sunil Manohar Gavaskar
- Born
- 10 July 1949; Bombay, now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
SY
Suryakumar Yadav
Batter
Suryakumar Yadav is India’s right-handed 360-degree batter, a two-time ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year and 2024 T20 World Cup winner whose public record now also includes an investor-partner role with fragrance brand EM5.- Full name
- Suryakumar Ashok Yadav
- Born
- 14 September 1990, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
TV
Tilak Varma
Batting allrounder
Tilak Varma is an Indian left-handed batting allrounder from Hyderabad whose domestic rise, Mumbai Indians career and India breakthroughs have been marked by high-impact T20 scoring.- Full name
- Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma
- Born
- 8 November 2002 · Hyderabad, India
TH
Travis Head
Australian batter; middle-order option and right-arm offbreak bowler
Travis Head is an Australian left-hand batter whose high-impact Test, ODI and T20I performances include the 2023 World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals.- Nationality
- Australia
- Date of birth
- 29 December 1993
VS
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Top-order batter; left-hand bat; slow left-arm orthodox
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is an Indian left-hand top-order batter from Bihar whose rapid rise runs from senior domestic cricket to Rajasthan Royals and India’s T20I squad.- Born
- 27 March 2011 · Tajpur, Bihar, India
- Playing role
- Top-order batter; left-hand bat; slow left-arm orthodox
VK
Virat Kohli
Batter
Virat Kohli profile: India batter, dated career statistics, captaincy record, awards, public brand link and a reuse-authorized photograph.- Test matches
- 123
- Test runs
- 9,230
WS
Washington Sundar
Bowling all-rounder; left-hand batter and right-arm offbreak bowler
Washington Sundar is an Indian bowling all-rounder whose left-hand batting and right-arm offbreak have carried him from a 2017 IPL debut to a multi-format international career.- Nationality
- India
- Date of birth
- 5 October 1999
WJ
Will Jacks
Right-handed batting all-rounder; right-arm offbreak bowler
Will Jacks is an England batting all-rounder whose right-hand power and offbreak give his teams a flexible white-ball option.- Full name
- William George Jacks
- Born
- 21 November 1998; Chertsey, Surrey
YJ
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Opening batter
Yashasvi Jaiswal is an India international left-handed opening batter whose rise runs from Mumbai age-group cricket and a 2020 Under-19 World Cup award to a leading role for Rajasthan Royals and India.- Full name
- Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal
- Born
- 28 December 2001 — Suriyawan, Uttar Pradesh, India
YS
Yuvraj Singh
Left-handed middle-order batter; slow left-arm orthodox bowler
Yuvraj Singh is an Indian left-handed middle-order batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler whose 2007 and 2011 World Cup career combined power hitting, bowling and resilience.- Full name
- Yuvraj Singh
- Born
- 12 December 1981; Chandigarh, India
YC
Yuzvendra Chahal
Leg-break googly bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal: India's leg-spinner, IPL wicket record and career profile.- Name
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Born
- 23 July 1990; India
AB
Aitana Bonmatí
Midfielder
A source-linked record of Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, connecting build-up influence, attacking output, major titles and a carefully dated recovery update.- Competitive goals
- 100
- La Liga goals
- 64
AP
Alexia Putellas
Midfielder
A source-linked record of Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas, spanning central creation, scoring, major titles and return from injury.- Appearances
- 508
- Goals
- 232
BB
Bhaichung Bhutia
Striker
Former India captain and striker, with a Bury chapter in England and a historical record that keeps club and national figures separate.- India appearances · Olympics historical record
- 107
- India goals · Olympics historical record
- 42
CR
Cristiano Ronaldo
Forward
Cristiano Ronaldo profile: career journey, dated records, awards, current status and documented CR7 public business partnership.- Full name
- Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- Born
- 5 February 1985 · Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
EH
Erling Haaland
Forward / centre-forward
Erling Haaland profile: the Norwegian forward’s career path, current verified stats, records, awards, playing style and public business-evidence scope.- Name
- Erling Braut Haaland
- Nationality
- Norway
GSS
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Goalkeeper
A goalkeeper profile centred on reach, starting position and decision-making before the save.- India clean-sheet milestone · Nov 2023
- 25
- ISL appearances · Mar 2025 milestone
- 150+
HK
Harry Kane
Striker (forward)
Harry Kane is an English centre-forward and England captain whose scoring record spans Tottenham, Bayern Munich and the national team.- Date of birth
- 28 July 1993
- Birthplace
- London, England
JB
Jude Bellingham
Midfielder
Jude Bellingham profile: the English midfielder’s Birmingham-to-Real Madrid journey, verified 2026/27 club and England snapshots, honours, role and public ventures.- Position
- Midfielder
- Date of birth
- 2003-06-29
K
Kaká
Attacking midfielder
Kaká is a Brazilian attacking midfielder whose AC Milan peak brought the 2007 Ballon d’Or and Champions League top-scorer honour.- Full name
- Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
- Born
- 22 April 1982; Brasília, Brazil (Britannica; Real Madrid lists 21 April and MLS lists Gama)
KB
Karim Benzema
Forward
Karim Benzema is a French forward whose Real Madrid peak combined elite link play, finishing and a record-setting Champions League run.- Date of birth
- 19 December 1987
- Place of birth
- Lyon, France
KDB
Kevin De Bruyne
Midfielder; creative/attacking playmaker
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian midfielder whose passing range and chance creation shaped Manchester City's most successful era before his move to SSC Napoli in July 2025.- Date of birth
- 28 June 1991
- Birthplace
- Drongen, Belgium
KM
Kylian Mbappé
Forward
Kylian Mbappé is a France forward at Real Madrid whose record spans a 2018 World Cup title, elite domestic scoring, UEFA milestones and a documented athlete-led sportswear partnership.- Nationality
- France
- Date of birth
- 20 December 1998
LC
Lallianzuala Chhangte
Forward / Winger
A direct wide attacker whose speed becomes most valuable when it is paired with timing, scanning and a decisive final action.- Appearances
- 144
- Goals
- 40
LY
Lamine Yamal
Forward; primarily a left-footed right winger
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish forward whose close control, left-footed creativity and rapid rise at FC Barcelona have made him one of football’s defining young players.- Full name
- Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
- Date of birth
- 13 July 2007
LM
Lionel Messi
Forward
Lionel Messi profile: dated career statistics, honours, timeline, playing style, current status and documented public venture.- Position
- Forward; left-footed; Inter Miami CF #10
- Nationality
- Argentina
LM
Luka Modrić
Midfielder
Croatian midfielder whose control, passing and leadership shaped Real Madrid’s trophy era and Croatia’s World Cup runs.- Born
- 9 September 1985, Zadar, Croatia
- Role
- Midfielder
MK
Manisha Kalyan
Forward / winger
Manisha Kalyan is an Indian forward whose path from Muggowal to European and South American club football includes a Brazil milestone and a UEFA Women’s Champions League first.- Born
- 27 November 2001
- Nationality
- India
M
Marta
Forward
Marta Vieira da Silva is a Brazilian forward whose six FIFA player-of-the-year awards, 17 World Cup goals and Orlando Pride leadership define a landmark women’s-football career.- Full name
- Marta Vieira da Silva
- Date of birth
- 19 February 1986
MR
Megan Rapinoe
Former forward / winger
Megan Rapinoe is a former U.S. forward whose left-footed delivery, set pieces and leadership shaped two World Cup wins, Olympic gold and a wider fight for equality.- Born
- 5 July 1985, Redding, California
- Role
- Former forward / winger
MS
Mohamed Salah
Forward; left-footed attacking winger
Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian left-footed forward whose elite scoring, chance creation and sustained Premier League output made him one of Liverpool's defining players before his 2026 move to Trabzonspor.- Date of birth
- 15 June 1992
- Nationality
- Egypt
N
Neymar
Forward / attacking player
Neymar profile: Santos forward, Brazil record-holder and Olympic champion, with verified career milestones and dated statistics.- Full name
- Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
- Birth date
- 1992-02-05
RL
Robert Lewandowski
Forward; centre-forward/striker
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish centre-forward whose elite penalty-area finishing carried him from Polish football to Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and, in 2026, Chicago Fire FC.- Born
- 21 August 1988, Warsaw, Poland
- Nationality
- Poland
R
Rodri
Spanish defensive midfielder
Rodri is a Spanish defensive midfielder whose control, passing and defensive reading shaped a Manchester City career and Spain's major-title run before his 2024 Ballon d'Or win.- Known as
- Rodri
- Born
- 22 June 1996
SM
Sadio Mané
Forward / winger
Sadio Mané is a Senegalese forward whose explosive, flexible attacking game powered Liverpool's modern peak and Senegal's first AFCON title.- Date of birth
- 10 April 1992
- Nationality
- Senegal
SK
Sam Kerr
Forward / striker
Sam Kerr is an Australian forward whose explosive movement, finishing and leadership made her a central figure for the Matildas and a record-setting scorer in the NWSL and WSL.- Full name
- Samantha May Kerr
- Born
- 10 September 1993, Fremantle/East Fremantle, Western Australia
SJ
Sandesh Jhingan
Centre-back
Sandesh Jhingan is known as a sturdy and robust centre-back who brings a strong physical presence to the defense.- Height
- 188 cm
- Caps
- 50+
SH
Son Heung-min
Forward
Son Heung-min is a South Korean forward whose Tottenham decade included 173 goals, a Premier League Golden Boot, and the 2025 UEFA Europa League before his move to LAFC.- Date of birth
- 8 July 1992
- Birthplace
- Chuncheon, South Korea
SC
Sunil Chhetri
Forward / Striker
Indian football's reference point for movement, finishing and sustained international responsibility.- Senior India goals · Nov 2025 record
- 95
- Senior India appearances · Nov 2025
- 157
VJ
Vinícius Júnior
Left-wing forward
Brazilian left-wing forward Vinícius Júnior combines explosive dribbling with a record of decisive Real Madrid performances and public education work.- Full name
- Vinicius Paixao de Oliveira Junior
- Date of birth
- 12 July 2000
ZI
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Former professional football forward; Operating Partner at RedBird Development Group and Senior Advisor to AC Milan ownership and senior management
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a retired Swedish forward whose 24-year career combined elite finishing, physical presence and high-profile success across Europe and MLS before a documented transition into sports and media investment work.- Date of birth
- 3 October 1981; born in Malmö, Sweden
- Playing role
- Forward
AVD
Arthur Van Doren
Defender
FIH describes Van Doren as a defender who can turn defence into attack rapidly.- Major-event debut
- 2012 Champions Trophy
- International appearances
- 184
CR
Christopher Rühr
Striker
FIH describes Rühr as a clinical scorer who attacks defenders directly.- Germany outdoor caps
- 217
- Germany outdoor goals
- 144
DGE
Deep Grace Ekka
Defender and penalty-corner specialist
Deep Grace Ekka is an Indian field-hockey defender and penalty-corner specialist whose international career included two Olympics, major Asian titles and a 2022 Arjuna Award.- Role
- Defender and penalty-corner specialist
- Nationality
- India
DM
Delfina Merino
Forward
The federation’s positional designation is forward.- Argentina senior debut
- 2009
- International matches
- 250
EO
Eddie Ockenden
Midfielder and defender
Official profiles describe Ockenden as an attacking midfielder in 2020, while later Olympic coverage documents his transition from forward through midfield to defence.- Australia appearances
- 451
- Australia goals
- 73
EdG
Eva de Goede
Central midfielder
FIH characterises de Goede as an agile central midfielder who dictates play and controls its rhythm.- Netherlands career start
- 2006
- International caps
- 240
HS
Harmanpreet Singh
Defender / Drag-flick Specialist
India’s field-hockey defender and drag-flick specialist: dated caps and goals, two Olympic bronzes and consecutive Asian Games golds as captain.- International Caps
- 270
- International Goals
- 228
MJG
María José Granatto
Forward; Argentina international
María José “Majo” Granatto is an Argentine field-hockey forward whose inventive attacking play has powered three Olympic campaigns and major Las Leonas medal runs.- Full name
- María José Granatto
- Date of birth
- 21 April 1995
NK
Navneet Kaur
Forward
Navneet Kaur is an Indian field-hockey forward from Shahbad whose senior career spans Olympic, World Cup, Asian Games and Hockey India League competition.- Date of birth
- 26 January 1996
- Nationality
- India
PRS
P. R. Sreejesh
Goalkeeper
PR Sreejesh is celebrated for his exceptional reflexes, commanding presence in the penalty circle, and outstanding penalty stroke and shoot-out saving abilities.- Olympic Games Participations
- 4
- Olympic Medals
- 2
RR
Rani Rampal
Forward/Midfielder
A public-record profile of an India forward-midfielder whose 254-match career combined scoring, captaincy and later coaching development.- International Matches Played
- 254
- International Goals
- 120
ST
Salima Tete
Midfielder
A high-energy midfielder whose recovery running, ball carrying and fast decisions connect India's defensive and attacking phases.- Total Appearances
- 155
- Total Goals Scored
- 17
SP
Savita Punia
Goalkeeper
A goalkeeping career understood through angles, patience and the ability to reset after every phase.- Total International Caps
- 300+
- Olympic Appearances
- 2
YJ
Yibbi Jansen
Midfielder and penalty-corner specialist
Yibbi Jansen is a Dutch field-hockey midfielder and penalty-corner specialist whose Paris 2024 gold, FIH Player of the Year award and sustained scoring record place her among the sport’s leading contemporary players.- Date of birth
- 18 November 1999
- Nationality
- Netherlands
IM
Islam Makhachev
Professional mixed martial artist; UFC welterweight champion and former UFC lightweight champion
Islam Makhachev is a Russian UFC champion whose sambo-based grappling and control game carried him from lightweight gold to a second-division title.- Name
- Islam Makhachev
- Born
- 27 October 1991; Dagestan, Russia
CL
Charles Leclerc
Formula 1 driver
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque Ferrari Formula 1 driver whose qualifying speed, race craft and career wins at Monaco and Monza define a distinctive modern F1 biography.- Full name
- Charles Leclerc
- Born
- 16 October 1997; Monte Carlo, Monaco
LH
Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1 driver
Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula 1 driver whose seven World Drivers' Championships, Ferrari career, records and Mission 44 work define a landmark modern motorsport biography.- Full name
- Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton
- Born
- 7 January 1985; Stevenage, England
MV
Max Verstappen
Formula 1 driver for Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen is a Dutch Formula 1 driver whose instinctive racecraft and four straight world titles made him a defining driver of his generation.- Full name
- Max Emilian Verstappen
- Born
- 30 September 1997; Hasselt, Belgium
AZ
Alexander Zverev
German professional tennis player; right-handed with a two-handed backhand
Alexander Zverev is a German tennis player whose Olympic gold, Grand Slam titles and rise to ATP No. 1 define a career built on size, depth and resilience.- Full name
- Alexander Zverev
- Born
- 20 April 1997; Hamburg, Germany
CA
Carlos Alcaraz
Professional singles tennis player; right-handed, two-handed backhand
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish tennis player, former ATP No. 1, seven-time Grand Slam champion and Career Grand Slam winner.- Full name
- Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
- Born
- 5 May 2003; El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
JS
Jannik Sinner
Right-handed professional singles tennis player
Jannik Sinner is an Italian tennis player whose ski-to-tennis path, hard-court game and major titles led to ATP No.1 and a 2026 Golden Masters milestone.- Full name
- Jannik Sinner
- Birth year
- 2001
ND
Novak Djokovic
Right-handed singles player; two-handed backhand
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian tennis player and 24-time Grand Slam champion whose return, resilience and longevity define the modern era.- Full name
- Novak Djokovic
- Born
- 22 May 1987; Belgrade, Serbia
SM
Sania Mirza
Retired tennis player; former doubles world No. 1
Sania Mirza's tennis career includes six Grand Slam titles, 43 WTA doubles titles and a former doubles world No. 1 ranking, making her a defining figure in women's doubles.- Full name
- Sania Mirza
- Born
- 15 November 1986; Mumbai, India