In a prestigious recognition by Cricinfo, Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, and Muthiah Muralidaran have been honored as the greatest men's international cricketers of the 21st century. Tendulkar was voted the top batter, Kallis the best all-rounder, and Muralidaran the greatest bowler, based on their performances from 2000 to 2025. Australia's Ellyse Perry was also recognized as the greatest women's cricketer. The selections were made by a 25-member jury of cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Greg Chappell. Tendulkar, the leading run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs, expressed gratitude for the honor, reflecting on his journey in cricket. Kallis, known for his all-round capabilities, highlighted his memorable matches, while Muralidaran, who retired with 800 Test wickets, acknowledged the significance of the award. Other notable winners included AB de Villiers as the best T20 batter and Jasprit Bumrah as the top T20 bowler, both of whom expressed appreciation for the recognition.