Mohammad Irfan – 7’1″
Our list features only one cricket player, Mohammad Irfan. At 7 feet 1 inch, he is the world’s tallest cricket player. He has been a standout on the Pakistani National Team since joining nearly a decade ago. Before becoming a cricket star, Irfan worked at a pipe industry for around $3 per week. After being identified, Irfan swiftly ascended through the ranks and became known as a speedy left-arm fast bowler, and in 2013, he helped Pakistan defeat South Africa. Irfan was suspended from cricket for six months in 2017 following a corruption incident, but his career is still on track. In 2018, he competed in both the Caribbean Premier League and the Bangladesh Premier League.
Mohammad Irfan – 7’1″
Nikolai Valuev – 7ft
Even by heavyweight boxing standards, Nikolai Valuev is a behemoth. During the peak of his career, the former professional boxer was nearly impossible to defeat. Valuev’s professional career from 1993 to 2009, during which time he won 50 of 53 matches and became the world’s biggest and heaviest boxer. He retained the championship title for four years before retiring due to medical reasons. But Valuev hasn’t rested on his laurels; he’s authored a book, acted in films, and has a second career as a politician. He also established the Valuev Boxing School.
Nikolai Valuev – 7ft
