Cricket, often called a gentleman’s game, has evolved significantly, placing immense value on multi-dimensional players — the all-rounders. These cricketers contribute with both bat and ball, often turning the tide of a match single-handedly. India, a cricketing powerhouse, has been blessed with a steady supply of such talents. In the current era, several Indian all-rounders have consistently proven their mettle across formats. Here are the top 3 Indian all-rounders of the current era:

1. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is arguably the most complete all-rounder in Indian cricket right now. He has developed into a top-tier player in every format. So far in his international career, Jadeja has amassed 6691 runs, which include 3370 test runs, 2806 ODI runs, and 515 T20I runs. He has claimed 608 wickets in his bowling career, including 323 test, 231 ODI, and 54 T20I wickets. He bid farewell to cricket’s shortest format last year after winning the T20 World Cup, but he is still eligible for Test matches and One-Day Internationals.

Because of his sharp left-arm spin, which can be used on any surface, and his significantly better batting, he routinely rates among the best all-rounders in Test cricket worldwide.

He’s developed into a reliable lower-order batsman, often scoring crucial runs under pressure, including 4 Test centuries. He has consistently become an asset for the Indian Team across all formats since his debut.

2. Hardik Pandya

When it comes to white-ball cricket, Hardik Pandya is India’s premier fast-bowling all-rounder. His explosive right-handed batting, marked by powerful hitting and the ability to clear boundaries at will, makes him a game-changer in the middle and death overs of ODIs and T20Is. With the ball, his deceptive medium-fast pace provides vital breakthroughs, particularly in the crucial middle overs, and he’s adept at bowling under pressure at the death. Pandya has scored 1904 runs in ODIs and 1812 runs in T20Is so far. He has also played 11 test matches for the Indian cricket team, where his cricket score is 532 runs, including a century and 4 half-centuries. His Test career was over early due to injuries, but he is still one of the best all-rounders for Indian cricket in the White ball.

3. Axar Patel

Axar Patel has become a floater all-rounder for the Indian Team across all formats. He can bat everywhere and bowl in every situation. He has played 14 tests, 68 ODIs, and 71 T20Is in his career so far, where he scored 646 test runs with 4 half-centuries, 783 ODI runs with 3 half-centuries, and 535 T20I runs with 1 half-century. Apart from his batting ability, he has also taken 198 international wickets, including 55 tests, 72 ODIs, and 71 T20I wickets. He is extremely economical and a reliable wicket-taker, especially on grounds with even a hint of turn, with his bowling’s unrelenting accuracy, subtle variations, and ability to extract bounce. Axar Patel has developed into a confident and successful lower-order batsman. He has proven to be a real threat in the slog overs of white-ball matches and a tenacious presence in Test matches thanks to his amazing ability to smash vital runs, which frequently speeds up the scoring rate. He is a useful option in a variety of formats due to his composed demeanour and capacity to perform well under duress. He frequently fills in when other top all-rounders are unavailable.

In addition to these three seasoned all-rounders, the Indian cricket squad also features some fresh, youthful all-rounders who have excelled in various forms over the past few years, including Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, etc.