Cricket is a game where scoring truckloads of runs and taking a bucketful of wickets might give you a momentary fanbase. But to earn proper respect among the fans the cricketers have to conduct themselves in the most appropriate manner. Be it on the field or off the field, they will always have to stay true to the norms of gentleman&#8217;s game.

Unfortunately, in recent times there are individuals who have considered their talent as the license to behave as per their mood. Such cricketers might find temporary support from the cricketing community but they will never be adored by the audience for a longer period. The following cricketers are the ones who have always played the game in the right spirits and that&#8217;s why they have got the least number of ill-wishers.

Here is the list of best XI from the least hated cricketers

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After the Sandpaper hue and cry, the Australian cricket needed a dose of calmness to regain their parity in the international circuit. That&#8217;s why the selectors trusted level-headed personalities like Justin Langer, Tim Paine and Aaron Finch as the right personnel to lead their redeeming procession.

With that said, the appointment of Finch as the ODI skipper didn&#8217;t go down well as the team lost 7 out of 8 games under his captaincy. Suddenly more dark clouds started hovering around the Australian cricket and that&#8217;s when Finch showed his resilience. Not only he guided the team to a comeback series victory in India but he also shaped the country&#8217;s series win against Pakistan in their den.

Thereafter he also received praise for his leadership qualities in the 2019 World Cup as the team reached semi-finals. With his recent success as skipper, now Finch is set to lead his country in a home World Cup. More importantly, he has rebranded the Yellow team&#8217;s style of play. Unlike other Australian skippers, Finch doesn&#8217;t believe in verbal volleys and that&#8217;s why he is one of the rare Aussie cricketers who is known for his behavioral ethics.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-299421" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shai-Hope.jpg" alt="Shai Hope" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-299421" class="wp-caption-text">Shai Hope. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It is true that the West Indies cricket has lost its old charm but there is still hope for the Caribbean cricket fans. The reason being the presence of quality cricketing talents in the island nation. One of them is Shai Hope who has been growing in stature with each innings and looks the ideal candidate to revive the country&#8217;s cricketing aura.

He may not have the swagger of Sir Vivian Richards or the flair of Brian Lara but he is certainly made for big things. It is evident from his twin centuries which gave the team their first Test win on the English soil in this century. Following that monumental win, Hope has also become a dependable white-ball player.

Apart from his batting prowess the 26-year old has also impressed everybody with his temperament. He always plays according to the needs of the team which is quite difficult considering the amount of free-stroking players surrounding him. Moreover, he is one of the few Caribbean cricketers who has given more importance to the West Indies cricket rather than looking out for elusive T20 contracts which has earned him great respect in the cricketing community.

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Currently, the Indian team is ruling the Test rankings with their dominant performances. Such has been their supremacy that now they are also leading the points table of the World Test championship. One of the players who has been responsible for this unprecedented success of the Indian team is Cheteshwar Pujara.

India&#8217;s red-ball specialist has been piling runs for fun. Especially who can forget his series-defining contributions in Australia where he accumulated over 500 runs in 7 innings. With those knocks, Pujara not only proved his critics wrong but he also led the team to one of the finest series wins in the Indian cricket history.

Pujara may not be a naturally gifted cricketer but his strong mental resolve makes him one of the pillars of the current Indian Test set-up. His defensive technique has been a valuable asset in tough situations as it has played an important role in making India the No.1 Test team. On top of that, he is an individual who is always ready to change his game for the benefit of the team. Also, his simplicity and love for the 5-day game cannot be matched easily and that&#8217;s why he is a highly regarded cricketer of the modern times.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-312466" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kane-Williamson-1.jpg" alt="Kane Williamson" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312466" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Williamson. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sometimes it feels like that the Black Caps are distracting the opposition with their extent of niceness and for that, they should be charged with misconduct under the ICC guidelines. Keeping the pun aside it is really good to see the New Zealand team staying true to the moral values of the gentlemen&#8217;s game. Especially their skipper, Kane Williamson who can be considered as the perfect role model for the next generation of cricketers.

With more than 14000 international runs, Williamson has already defined his legacy in the world cricket. Besides he is one of the most successful captains of the modern-day game as the Black Caps have enjoyed historic series wins under him. Having said that it is his sincere approach to the game which separates him from the rest of his counterparts.

Williamson is one of the few cricketers who maintains his calm demeanor even in the tensest situations. Whether his team wins or loses he always greets his opponents with a beaming smile. The prime example is the 2019 World Cup where he conducted the team with great levels of discipline even when they lost a prestigious title in the most bizarre way. In simple terms, he is a true gentleman and that&#8217;s why he is adored in the entire cricketing spectrum.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349618" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365385.jpg" alt="CT_365385" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349618" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

There is no doubt that the Indian cricket will be a little disappointed with the growth of Ajinkya Rahane in the international circuit. After enjoying a run-feast in the initial years the right-hander has gone quiet in recent times. Still, the Indian team has trusted his capabilities and retained him as the deputy of Virat Kohli in the classic format.

The reason being his composed personality which is expected to aid the team in difficult circumstances. He is one of the toughest characters who has often stood up for the team in crunch situations. The prime examples are his Test century at Lord&#8217;s and his innings of 79 against South Africa in the 2015 World Cup.

In addition to that, Rahane is a complete team man. He has always accepted the various challenges thrown at him. It can be also validated from his white-ball career where he has batted at different positions as per the needs of the team. Above all, Rahane never gets irritated when he is wrongly drooped from the team and tries to improve his game rather than blaming the system. In a true sense, he has followed the footsteps of his idol, Rahul Dravid which has made him a fan-favorite in the cricketing circle.

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At the moment, the England cricket team is on a roll in the limited-overs format. To be precise, the Three Lions are basking in the glory of their limited-overs success and at the center of it is their skipper, Eoin Morgan who has changed the dynamics of English cricket in many ways.

Since taking over the leadership in 2015, Morgan has taken the England white-ball cricket from strength to strength. His fearless attitude has given a new brand of cricket to the audience. Such has been its impact that now other international teams are following the same template. In a way, it can be said that he is one of the pioneers of the modern-day game.

Apart from his captaincy skills, Morgan is also known for his modesty. He is a selfless cricketer who always keeps his team&#8217;s interests ahead of him. Many times he has sacrificed his batting position to give the required push to the budding talents. Moreover, he is one of the few Englishmen who never indulges in verbal battles and lets his bat do the talking. Hence he has helped the game grow in the right direction.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-354921" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_352697.jpg" alt="Moeen Ali" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-354921" class="wp-caption-text">Moeen Ali. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Over the years, the England cricket team has produced some of the finest all-rounders. Interestingly most of them have been fast-bowling all-rounders, but the arrival of Moeen Ali has changed the norm. With his multi-dimensional skillset, the spin all-rounder became a key member of the national set-up.

Thereafter Ali rose quickly through the ranks and transformed into a genuine match-winner. It can also be validated from his 2017 performances where he scored more than scored 1000 runs and picked up close to 90 wickets across formats. What&#8217;s more impressive is that he did it by playing diverse roles in the playing XI. From opening the innings in ODI cricket to guiding the spin department of the Test team, he has given his best whenever the team management has handed over different responsibilities to him.

So in layman terms, he has played a big role in making England reckoning force in the international circuit. Having said that Ali has often been criticized for his odd failures. He has also been dropped multiple times even after putting up good performances. Still, the all-rounder has never complained about the selection policies and has always focused on bettering his skillset. Besides, there is not a single episode where Ali has misbehaved with his opponent. That&#8217;s why it can be said that he is a true gentleman at heart.

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The West Indies cricket should be indebted to Jason Holder as the Barbadian stood up for his team in the most trying times. With his belief and confidence, he has ignited a new spark in the Carribean cricket. More importantly, he has brought a sense of unity in the current team which has been a concern for most of the West Indies teams in the past.

As far as his primary skill set is concerned Holder has also developed himself into a world-class Test bowler. In 2018 he broke the 100-year old record of the lowest Test bowling average in a year, 12.30. Also in recent times, Jason has grown as a batsman as he has struck 3 Test centuries. All these have led him to the No.1 position in the all-rounder rankings.

However, Holder has hardly paid attention to his personal success as he has been constantly trying to shape a team that can bring back the heydays of Windies cricket. Moreover, he is also changing the culture of the dressing room where players value national contracts more than T20 contracts. Looking at his contributions one can clearly say that Holder has been a true servant of the island nation. That&#8217;s why he is a highly respected individual in the cricketing community.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357548" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_345407.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar " width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357548" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)</figcaption>

In 2012, when India and Pakistan clashed in a rare bilateral series it created some memorable moments. Especially nobody can forget the big booming in-swingers of the gleamy-eyed youngster from Meerut. Yes, it is none other than Bhuvneshawar Kumar who announced his arrival at the international arena in style.

Since then Kumar has been one of the most consistent performers of the Indian team. Whether it is Test cricket or limited-overs cricket he has been producing match-winning spells for his country. For a brief period, he also led the bowling attack of the country across formats. Besides he has played a big role in the country&#8217;s pace revolution which helped the Indian team form their best pace attack in years.

Bhuvneshwar is one of few bowlers who quickly adapts to the different conditions. His variations coupled with his smart cricketing brain makes him a complete package irrespective of the format. Unfortunately, Kumar has often been dropped from the playing XI owing to his lack of pace. Still, he has always played the game in the right spirits and has done his part without expecting any big rewards in return. Talking about the on-field discipline he celebrates most of his wickets with a quiet fist pump and such characters are invariably loved by the audience.

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In 2019, the Australian team created history by defending the Ashes in England after 15 long years. Such a challenging task was only possible due to a complete team effort. To be precise along with the herculean efforts of Steve Smith and Pat Cummins even the support cast played their role to perfection. Especially Nathan Lyon who scalped 20 wickets in the series.

With each passing year, the off-spinner is growing in stature. Last year he ended up as the second-highest wicket-taker in Tests behind Pat Cummins. Before that, he also topped the charts in 2018 with 49 wickets in 10 games. Lyon has been the unsung hero of the Australian Test team for some time now as he has scalped over 250 wickets in the last 5 years.

So now it seems he is indeed on his way to becoming the &#8220;GOAT&#8221; ( Greatest off-spinner of all time). Besides, the cricketing fraternity will also like to see his funny on-field banters. As opposed to other Australian cricketers his bubbly character makes him a crowd favorite. In all his classical off-spin bowling coupled with his warm smile is a pure joy to watch. That&#8217;s why he is one of the most loved characters in the modern-day game.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-384510" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Neil-Wagner-image.jpg" alt="Neil Wagner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-384510" class="wp-caption-text">Neil Wagner. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)</figcaption>

It might be extremely difficult for any team to hold a grudge against the New Zealand team who always treats their opponents like friendly neighbors. Even their fast-bowlers are so nice that they keep their aggression limited to sharp bouncers. The best example is Neil Wagner who was one of the leading wicket-takers in Tests in 2019.

The left-arm pacer has been an under-rated bowler of the New Zealand Test team. In his 47 appearances, he has taken more than 200 wickets including 9 fifers. Interestingly most of those wickets have come when the team&#8217;s star bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee are done with their new-ball spells. From that, one can say that Wagner has mostly got his wickets in tough conditions.

Unlike other fast bowlers, Wagner doesn&#8217;t rely much on swing and seam. He utilizes the chin music to scare the batsmen and most of them including Steve Smith have fallen prey to his tactics. However, his aggressive bowling is a sharp contrast to his on-field behavior. He might be competitive but he never crosses the line. Besides, he always respects his opponents and his fist bump to Smith in the series against Australia is enough to prove the point.

The following cricketers are the ones who have always played the game in the right spirits and that's why they have got the least number of ill-wishers.

Best XI from the least hated cricketers

Unfortunately, in recent times there are cricketers who have considered their talent as the license to behave as per their mood. Such cricketers might find

Best XI from the least hated cricketers

The following cricketers are the ones who have always played the game in the right spirits and that's why they have got the least number of ill-wishers.

5) Ajinkya Rahane