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In the world of cricket, even the greatest players can fall victim to the dreaded duck. Some batters, despite their immense talent, have unfortunately faced more than their fair share of early dismissals. Here’s a look at the five active cricketers with the highest number of ducks across all formats:
- Ishant Sharma (India): With 40 ducks, Ishant Sharma leads the list. His 34 ducks in Test matches are particularly noteworthy, making him one of the most unfortunate batsmen in the format.
- Tim Southee (New Zealand): The New Zealand pacer has been dismissed for a duck 38 times in his career, with 19 of those coming in Tests.
- Virat Kohli (India): Despite his legendary status, Kohli has fallen for a duck 38 times in international cricket.
- Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh): The Bangladeshi opener has recorded 36 ducks in his career, with the majority coming in ODIs.
- Rohit Sharma (India): The Indian batting maestro has been dismissed for a duck 33 times in his international career, including 12 times in T20Is.
These players have faced their fair share of disappointments, but their resilience and determination have allowed them to continue contributing to their teams at the highest level.
