Nowadays, the fandom of cricket players around the world is increasing drastically due to their performance and skills showcased in international matches and leagues like the Indian Premier League.
Another reason for the exponential rise in the popularity of certain cricketers is their good looks and attractive personalities, which they carry both on the field and on social media.
In recent times, especially due to the Indian Premier League, many more attractive cricketers have come into the spotlight, and many of them have been recognized as the most handsome cricketers.
From today onwards, you don’t have to argue with your friends about who is the most attractive cricketer, because I have compiled a list of the 15 most handsome cricketers in modern-day cricket. Note that these rankings are purely based on the opinions of the majority of cricket fans.
Most Handsome Cricketers Of All Time In The World
15) Joe Root – England
Joseph Edward Root is undoubtedly one of the best Test players of the modern generation, and he is equally renowned for his attractiveness. With his typical British brown hair, small eyes, and 6 ft height, he is ranked as the 15th most attractive cricket player in the world.
Joe Root has over 1.3 million followers on his Instagram handle, where he usually uploads pictures related to cricket, whether practicing or spending time with his teammates. Moreover, Joe Root is now 33 years old, but his fitness makes him appear as youthful as a 25-year-old, which adds a cherry on top to his handsomeness.
14) Mitchell Marsh – Australia
Australians have a strong history, both in the past and present, of producing talented cricketers with natural good looks. Similarly, Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who is 6.4 ft tall, possesses lean muscle mass along with a positive and loving smile, making him one of the most handsome cricketers in the world.
Earlier, I conducted a small survey with my friends and relatives who have good knowledge of cricket and asked them to name their favorite Australian players. Most of them mentioned 3-4 names, but Mitchell Marsh was common among all of them. Do you know why? Because of his appealing personality, which may not make you like him instantly, but over time, his true attractiveness becomes apparent.
13) David Miller – South Africa
South African left-handed batter David Miller has gone unnoticed for many years, despite possibly being the best-looking and most handsome player in the entire Proteas squad.
The 34-year-old David Miller is 1.91m tall, and his low-side fade hairstyle gives his face an oval look, along with sharp eyes, which makes him quite an attractive personality for fans to admire.
12) Kane Williamson – New Zealand
The captain of New Zealand cricket, Kane Williamson is not only a well respected cricket player of the world but also loved by millions of fans because of his cool and calm personality which he displays on the field.
The 33 years old and 1.72m tall, Kane Williamson has all the major traits a attractive person should have, from his high volumed beard to his well structured face shape with bluish eye along with the kiwis flavor in his overall personality definitely makes him the 12th most handsome cricketer in world.
11) Eoin Morgan – England
When I was researching the top attractive international cricketers, I came across a name that has always been in front of us but has never received much recognition from fans for his attractiveness. Yes, I am talking about the former white-ball captain of England, Eoin Morgan, who is currently working as a commentator.
Eoin Morgan had a successful career as a captain and possessed an amazing personality that caught the attention of fans. Coming from England, Morgan has beautiful fair skin, and his smile is the cherry on top of his attractive facial features. Even at 37 years old, his good looks have not started to fade.
10) Aiden Markram – South Africa
Another South African batter, Aiden Markram, has recently been recognized as the 10th most handsome cricketer in the world by fans. His perfect lean body, strong jawline, and low fade beard style have attracted many young girls to follow him on and off the field.
I personally feel that he could have a great career in modeling, given his strong, confident personality. Currently 29 years old, it seems clear that in the coming days, he will be in the news more often for his appealing good looks.
9) Steven Smith – Australia
When it comes to handsomeness, Australian legendary Test batter Steven Smith is not far behind, as he is featured as the 9th most attractive cricketer in the world. Of course, a major trait is his height, which is as tall as 6 feet, enhancing his overall appearance.
The Australian climate certainly played a critical role in providing Steven Smith with clear, fair skin. Additionally, his other features, such as blue eyes, short brownish hair, and the size of his eyes, all contribute to his attractiveness. When these attributes are combined with his 6-foot height, they certainly make him a handsome cricket personality.
Also, during the 2016-2019 era when Smith was in his late 20s, he was even more good-looking than he is now. In his case, the age factor is clearly taking away the peak attractiveness of Smith.
8) Mark Wood – England
England’s fast bowler, who deceives batsmen with his lethal hard-length deliveries, ended up being the 8th most handsome cricketer in the world. He actually resembles an American Hollywood actor with his perfect nose length, clear skin, and, of course, his short patchy beard.
Moreover, Mark Wood is married to vocalist Laura Kayne and seems quite happy, often uploading some of their best moments on his Instagram handle, where he has over 300k followers. Undoubtedly, Mark Wood is among the top handsome athletes in England, and he truly deserves the recognition.
7) Pat Cummins – Australia
Pat Cummins is probably the only cricketer who has been trending continuously for the last 12-15 months due to his phenomenal captaincy achievements. His fan following has increased drastically in recent times for two main reasons: his confidence and his attractive physique.
Standing at 6’4″ with a lean, muscular body, Pat Cummins has captured the world’s attention with his blue eyes and attractive eyebrows. Patrick Cummins is married to Becky Boston, and they both have an amazing life, supporting each other. As a result, Pat Cummins ranks as the 7th most attractive cricketer in the world.
6) Ben Stokes – England
Benjamin Andrew Stokes, popularly known as Ben Stokes, is the test captain of the England cricket team and a man with a beast mentality. During the 2016 T20 World Cup final, he experienced one of the major failures of his career, but his never-give-up attitude has made him one of the best all-rounders in modern-day cricket.
Apart from his legendary cricket career, Ben Stokes has a fanbase from almost every region of the world. He has an aura and charisma in his confident personality that makes people love him more.
Stokes always comes up with trendy hairstyles that suit him well, complementing his slim face structure and full beard at the age of 33 years, which he regularly grooms. All these character traits make Ben Stokes the 6th most handsome cricketer in the world.
5) James Anderson – England
Undoubtedly the best swing bowler of all time, James Anderson, at the age of 41, continues to captivate his female fanbase with his attractive personality. The most fascinating thing about him is the way he combs his hair with his hand while going for his bowling run-up. You should watch him bowl in Test cricket to truly understand what I mean.
Furthermore, maintaining such a lean body at his age demonstrates his dedication to the sport, which enhances his attractiveness both in body and mindset. Anderson’s beard color is not typical of most British men; it is a bit darker, sometimes making him resemble an Asian model.
4) KL Rahul – India
The world’s 4th most handsome cricket player hails from India, a country where talent and beauty are eternal. Born in Karnataka, KL Rahul is one of India’s prominent openers. Trust me, being an Indian myself, I know how much attention and love Indian girls have for KL Rahul.
You will understand the reason once you see him on TV or in person. His eyes convey a mix of innocence and attractiveness at the same time. His full-grown black beard and symmetrical face shape are why he is known as the top handsome cricketer in the Asian region as well.
If there were an award for the most aesthetic and trend-setting person among all cricket players, no one could beat KL Rahul. He loves to wear all kinds of Gen Z fashion, stylish watches, and eye-catching sneakers. Probably that’s the reason he is liked by both young and old age group fans.
3) Alastair Cook – England
Today’s young cricket fans may not know about him, but those who have been watching international cricket since the 2000s are well aware of the incredible England batter, Alastair Cook. This man defines what perfection truly means in the beauty of a person.
Just look at the facial traits of Alastair Cook: the perfectly curved eyebrows, clean-shaven chocolaty complexion, breathtaking jawline, and, of course, being brought up in English conditions has given him a clear and fair skin tone. I don’t think there is anything else a handsome athlete could have.
During his era, his left-handed batting and classy, attractive look were admired across every continent. Even the Aussies couldn’t help but admit that he was one of the most handsome cricketers in the world.
2) Manish Pandey – India
Okay, I have to tell you one fact, guys: if Indian cricketer Manish Pandey had been given enough opportunities in the past, I am sure he would have been recognized as the number one handsome cricketer in the entire world, even surpassing Virat Kohli.
The thing is, many cricket fans have completely forgotten about him since he is not playing international cricket, but I am sure the OG cricket fans, especially those who watched the 2016 IND vs. AUS tour, know how talented and attractive Manish Pandey is.
I sometimes find it difficult to find eyes similar to Manish Pandey’s even in Hollywood. His small, sharp eyes play a major role in his handsomeness, along with other traits such as his oval face shape, well-groomed beard, and decent jawline, making him the 2nd most handsome cricket player in the world.
1) Virat Kohli – India
Even if someone asks a ten-year-old cricket fan who the most handsome cricket player in the world is, they would reply without any second thought – Virat Kohli.
Why is Kohli the most handsome cricketer? He has everything required to top this list: his massive fan following, aura, style, dressing sense, good looks, attractive smile, beard, and also his aggressiveness on the field and loving, caring behavior off the field.
From cricketing legends such as Viv Richards and Ricky Ponting to male and female fans, he is the favorite of everyone, irrespective of age group.