Ranking top 10 ‘all-time greats’ in T20 World Cup history

8. Umar Gul (Pakistan)

Much like Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul will be remembered for his contribution to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2009. In both editions, Gul was the leading wicket-taker. The right-arm pacer was arguably the best bowler at the death and mostly operated in the middle overs and the death overs phase. He could nail Yorkers at will. 

In 2007, Gul claimed 13 wickets in 7 matches at a bowling average of 11.92, at an economy rate of 5.60, at a bowling SR of 12.76. In 2009, Umar was the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan. In 7 matches, the right-arm pacer claimed 13 wickets at a bowling average of 12.15, at an economy rate of 6.44, and a bowling SR of 11.30.

7. Darren Sammy (West Indies)

Darren Sammy is the greatest captain in the T20 World Cups. The fact that managing a team like West Indies itself is a difficult task, coupled with the protest of the players against the boards and still managing to win two World Cups speaks volumes about his captaincy. Many regard him to be a great captain. But he was a good player too.

In the T20 World Cup 2010, he was the leading wicket-taker for West Indies. The medium pacer claimed 6 wickets in 5 innings at a bowling average of 12.00, an economy rate of 5.26, and a bowling SR of 13.66. In 2014, he scored 101 runs in 5 innings at a batting average of 101.00, and an insane batting SR of 224.44, with a match-winning knock against Australia.