Five Cricketers with 6000+ runs and 600+ wickets in international cricket

The history of international cricket is filled with legendary all-rounders. Although their contributions may not be immediately apparent in every match, the impact of an all-rounder is frequently recognized through the substantial influence of their stats.

All-rounders are crucial in balancing a side and provide that advantage to their captains. Typically, they begin their careers as either bowling all-rounders or batting all-rounders, and throughout their professional journey, they work on enhancing their less proficient skills.

There are only a few all-rounders who have achieved the double of scoring over 6000 runs and also taking more than 600 wickets in their international careers. 

In this article, let’s look at the five cricketers who have scored over 6000 runs and took over 600 wickets in international cricket. 

1. Shakib Al Hasan – 14730 runs, 712 wickets

Shakib Al Hasan is Bangladesh's greatest-ever cricketer. He has amassed a total of 14,730 runs, making him the third-highest run-scorer for the nation in international cricket, while also holding the record for the most wickets taken, with a remarkable tally of 712.

Shakib made his international debut in 2006 and swiftly established himself as a consistent member of the team. Throughout his career, he was an essential player for Bangladesh in all three formats of the game. He recorded 14 centuries and 25 five-fors.

2. Kapil Dev – 9031 runs, 687 wickets

Recognized as India's premier all-rounder, Kapil Dev concluded his career with a total of 9,031 runs at an average of 27 and 687 wickets at an average of 28. The former captain of the Indian team notched up nine international centuries and claimed 25 five-wicket hauls.

3. Shaun Pollock – 7386 runs, 829 wickets

Former fast bowler Shaun Pollock took the most wickets for South Africa in international cricket, the most in ODI cricket, and the second-most in test cricket. He took 829 international wickets (Pollock also played for Africa XI and ICC World XI) at an impressive average of 23.73 with 21 five-fors.

Furthermore, Pollock proved to be more than just a reliable lower-order batter, having scored a total of 7,386 runs at an average of 28, which includes three centuries.

4. Daniel Vettori – 6989 runs, 705 wickets

Daniel Vettori, a former left-arm spinner, ranks as New Zealand's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, the highest in One Day Internationals (ODIs), and the third-highest in Test matches.

Vettori, initially a bowler, later enhanced his batting abilities, achieving a total of 705 international wickets, with 22 five-wicket hauls, while amassing 6,989 runs, which featured six centuries.

5. Ravindra Jadeja – 6653 runs, 600 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja has made a name for himself as arguably the best all-rounder of his generation with consistent match-winning performances with the ball in Test and ODIs.

He is the most recent Indian bowler to achieve the milestone of 600 international wickets, which includes 17 five-wicket hauls. The left-handed batter has also accumulated 6,653 runs at an average of 32, including four centuries.

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