Five gentlemen cricketers in recent times

3. Stephen Fleming (New Zealand)

Considered one of the world’s best cricket captains, the Christchurch-born former New Zealand leader was also one of the least-controversial figures in international cricket. He seemed to mature after his off-field indiscretion of smoking marijuana with two other teammates in 1995, leading his side to many a famous victory in international cricket.

Fleming was praised by the likes of Shane Warne and Graeme Swann, who both noted his astute tactical abilities. As coach of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, the New Zealander is known to enjoy the confidence of many of the players including skipper MS Dhoni. But it is his unflappable nature, and ability to cut out the histrionics, that help him make this list of one of the gentlemen cricketers in the world.