10 Shortest Cricketers of All Time

Over the years it has been promoted that height is an added advantage in the game of cricket. Tall fast bowlers can get that extra bounce of the surface. Big batsmen can easily play the pull shots and hook shots. Even the spinners are supposed to get extra purchase of the wicket considering their height but in the end, one should remember that talent is important than the physical characteristics of a cricketer.

In the game of cricket, there are various players who have been vertically challenged. At first, they might find it difficult to hide their disadvantage but there are some individuals who have turned this drawback into their strength. Even short statured cricketers can succeed if they use their skills accordingly.

Here is the list of top 10 shortest cricketers

10. Tatenda Taibu, Zimbabwe – 5.41 ft

In the history of Zimbabwe cricket, Tatendra Taibu holds a special place as he was their captain after the Black-armband protest. He was 18 when he made his international debut for the African nation. After a couple of years, he became the deputy of Heath Streak when the team travelled to England in 2003. At the age of 21, Taibu became the youngest test captain in history when he led the side against Sri Lanka in 2004.

The keeper-batsman played 113 ODIs and 28 test matches in which he gathered over 4800 runs including 34 half-centuries and 3 centuries. In 2011 World Cup he was one of the few bright spots of the team’s disastrous campaign and he retired at a young age of 29.

Taibu was a dasher while running between the wickets and was also athletic behind the stumps and his height of 5.41 ft might have been a helping factor in his career.