Complete list of top 7 tallest Indian cricketers ft. Ishant Sharma

Indian cricket has produced several talented players who have stood out not only for their performances but also for their impressive height. Over the years, many players have crossed the six-foot mark.

Height can offer some advantages in cricket, especially for fast bowlers. A taller bowler can use a higher release point to generate extra bounce, while height can also help with reach in the field.

Ishant Sharma is one of the tallest and most recognised Indian cricketers. The former India pacer used his height effectively to trouble batters with bounce and movement during his long international career.

Here is the complete list of the top 7 tallest Indian cricketers, featuring Ishant Sharma and other players known for their towering height.

7. Prasidh Krishna (Bowler, 6 feet 2 inches)

Prasidh Krishna ranks seventh on the list of the tallest Indian cricketers, standing at around 6 feet 3 inches. The tall pacer has used his height and high-arm action to generate extra bounce and trouble batters. He made an impressive ODI debut against England in Pune in 2021, taking 4/54.

Prasidh made his first-class debut for Karnataka against Bangladesh A in 2015. He later became an important part of Karnataka's limited-overs attack and joined Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2018. However, several injuries, including stress fractures and a quadriceps injury, interrupted his career. He made his T20I and Test debuts for India in 2023.

In international cricket, Prasidh has played 7 Tests, 28 ODIs and 8 T20Is. He has taken 25 Test wickets at an average of 31.96, while he has 50 ODI wickets at an average of 26.62. In T20Is, he has picked up 9 wickets at an average of 37.88, with best figures of 3/41.

6. Harshit Rana (Bowler, 6 feet 2 inches)

Harshit Rana ranks sixth on the list of the tallest Indian cricketers, standing at around 6 feet 2 inches. The Delhi-born fast bowler has used his height, pace and ability to hit the deck hard to trouble batters. He caught the attention of Kolkata Knight Riders and made his IPL debut before making his senior domestic debut.

Harshit was 20 when KKR signed him in 2022 as a replacement for the injured Rasikh Salam, following the recommendation of fellow Delhi cricketer Nitish Rana. Later that year, he made his first-class and List A debuts. He also impressed in the Ranji Trophy, taking 21 wickets in five matches during the 2022-23 season.

Harshit earned his India call-up in 2024 after helping KKR win the IPL. He has since played 2 Tests, 14 ODIs and 14 T20Is for India. He has taken 4 Test wickets, 26 ODI wickets and 16 T20I wickets, with his best figures being 4/39 in ODIs and 3/24 in T20Is.

5. Ravichandran Ashwin (All-rounder, 6 feet 2 inches)

Ravichandran Ashwin ranks fifth on the list of the tallest Indian cricketers, standing at around 6 feet 2 inches. The former India all-rounder became one of the leading off-spinners of his generation. He developed many of his skills while playing tennis-ball cricket on the streets of Chennai, including the famous soduku ball, a finger-flicked leg-break.

Ashwin's deep understanding of the game, sharp cricketing brain and wide range of variations made him a key bowler for India. His carrom ball, arm ball and accurate off-breaks helped him succeed in limited-overs cricket, while his consistency and ability to adapt made him a major force in Test cricket.

In international cricket, Ashwin played 106 Tests, 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is for India. He took 537 Test wickets at an average of 24.00, along with 156 ODI wickets at 33.20 and 72 T20I wickets at 23.22. As a useful all-rounder, he also scored 3,503 Test runs, including six centuries and 14 fifties.

4. Arshdeep Singh (Bowler, 6 feet 3 inches)

Arshdeep Singh ranks fourth on the list of the tallest Indian cricketers, standing at around 6 feet 3 inches. The left-arm pacer is known for his accurate yorkers, swing bowling and ability to deliver at more than 140 kmph. He made his international debut against England in 2022 and quickly became an important part of India's T20I attack.

Arshdeep was part of India's 2018 Under-19 World Cup-winning squad and later made his List A debut for Punjab. He was picked by Punjab Kings in the IPL and gradually became one of their most reliable bowlers. After taking 18 wickets in the 2021 season, he continued to improve and became a key bowler for the franchise.

In international cricket, Arshdeep has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is for India. He has taken 30 ODI wickets at an average of 25.16, including one five-wicket haul. In T20Is, he has picked up 135 wickets at an average of 20.11, with best figures of 5/51. He is also one of only three Indian bowlers, along with Jhulan Goswami and Ajit Agarkar, to begin his T20I career with a maiden over.

3. Shivam Dube and Venkatesh Iyer (All-rounders, 6 feet 4 inches)

Shivam Dube and Venkatesh Iyer are among the tallest Indian cricketers, with both standing at around 6 feet 4 inches. Dube is known for his powerful batting and ability to clear the boundary, while Iyer has contributed as a batting all-rounder in domestic and international cricket.

Shivam Dube has played 6 ODIs and 73 T20Is for India. He has scored 43 runs in ODIs and 1,127 runs in T20Is, with a best score of 66 in the format. In T20Is, Dube has also scored six fifties and has a strike rate of 152.09.

Venkatesh Iyer has represented India in 2 ODIs and 9 T20Is. He has scored 24 ODI runs and 133 T20I runs, with a best T20I score of 35*. He has also maintained a T20I strike rate of 162.19, showing his ability to score quickly.

2. Ishant Sharma (Bowler, 6 feet 5 inches)

Ishant Sharma ranks second on the list of the tallest Indian cricketers, standing at around 6 feet 5 inches. The former India pacer used his height and bounce effectively throughout his long international career. He became an important part of India's pace attack and often troubled batters with his ability to extract extra bounce.

Ishant rose to prominence during India's 2007-08 Test tour of Australia. His tall and lean frame, pace and ability to move the ball both ways helped him make a strong impact. His memorable spell against Ricky Ponting in Perth became one of the most talked-about moments of his early career.

In international cricket, Ishant played 105 Tests, 80 ODIs and 14 T20Is for India. He took 311 Test wickets at an average of 32.40, including 11 five-wicket hauls. In ODIs, he picked up 115 wickets at an average of 30.98, while he took 8 T20I wickets at an average of 50.00.

1. Abey Kuruvilla and Pankaj Singh (Bowlers, 6 feet 6 inches)

Abey Kuruvilla and Pankaj Singh are among the tallest cricketers to have represented India, with both standing at around 6 feet 6 inches. Both were pace bowlers who used their height to generate bounce and deliver the ball from a higher release point.

Kuruvilla was known for his ability to swing the ball and later developed variations such as a well-disguised slower delivery. He made his Test debut for India in 1997 and played 10 Tests and 25 ODIs. He took 25 wickets in both formats, with his best figures being 5/68 in Tests and 4/43 in ODIs.

Pankaj Singh was a tall right-arm medium-fast bowler from Rajasthan who progressed through the Under-19 and India A levels before making his international debut. He played 2 Tests and 1 ODI for India. He took 2 Test wickets, while he did not pick up a wicket in his only ODI.