Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.

You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.

Here's the complete list:

10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India

Mohammed Siraj holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews

Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.

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9. Virat Kohli (11 ducks) | India

Virat Kohli holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman

Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.

8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Khaled Ahmed is one of the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo

A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.

7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Mominul Haque is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.

6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India

South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.

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5. Jonny Bairstow (12 ducks) | England

England's Jonny Bairstow is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports

Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.

4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England

England's James Anderson is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News

England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.

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3. Pat Cummins (13 ducks) | Australia

Australia's Pat Cummins is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia

Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.

However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.

2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand

New Zealand's Tim Southee is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News

Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.

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1. Jasprit Bumrah (21 ducks) | India

India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the first rank in Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com — Jasprit Bumrah goes for a duck. Image | Facebook

As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.

Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!

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