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Ricky Ponting, one of Australia's greatest cricket captains, led his team to dominance with an aggressive style, winning the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. He excelled as a batsman, scoring 27,483 runs and 71 centuries across formats. Post-retirement, he coaches and writes. Ponting's career is marked by numerous records and accolades.

Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, is a premier all-rounder known for his batting, bowling, and fielding skills. Born in New Zealand, he moved to England at 12, debuting for Durham in 2009. Stokes has played crucial roles in major victories, including the 2019 World Cup and Ashes. He holds records for the second-fastest Test double century and highest sixth-wicket partnership. Stokes scored 10,364 runs and took 298 wickets in 259 matches across all formats. As Test captain since 2022, he promotes an aggressive play style. He also had notable IPL performances but missed recent seasons due to injury.

Jasprit Bumrah, a standout fast bowler for the Indian Cricket Team, has had a remarkable career. Despite challenges like his father's early death and back injuries, he has excelled. His unique bowling action and technique, characterized by hyperextended elbows and powerful deliveries, make him formidable. Bumrah is renowned for his yorkers, swing bowling, and death overs mastery, consistently maintaining high speeds. Despite concerns about potential back injuries, experts and Bumrah himself affirm the effectiveness of his style. With numerous records across formats and international success, Bumrah is a cricket icon.

Batters have specific roles: top order starts strong, middle order stabilizes, and finishers close the innings decisively. Finishers, like MS Dhoni, bat in the final overs, scoring critical runs. Success requires reading the pitch, understanding bowlers, and adjusting technique. They balance strategic hitting with power, staying calm under pressure. Finishers in ODIs mix caution with aggression, while in T20s, they aim for immediate boundaries. Dhoni is regarded as the greatest finisher in cricket history.