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If Cricket Had Ballon d’Or: Top 5 men’s contenders of 2026 ft. Sanju Samson

Harry Kane on Tuesday, October 27, won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win the prestigious award since Michael Owen in 2001.

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:06 PM

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Sportskeeda writer Srinjoy named five hypothetical cricket Ballon d'Or contenders for the 2025-26 season.
Sanju Samson is featured after winning Player of the Tournament with 321 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Travis Head and Mitchell Starc are highlighted for their standout performances in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory.

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Following Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or win, Sportskeeda writer Srinjoy proposed a hypothetical cricket equivalent based on the 2025-26 season. The list features five standout performers, weighted heavily by performances in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the 2025-26 Ashes series.

The nominated contenders are India's Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside Australia's Travis Head and Mitchell Starc, and England's Joe Root. Samson earned Player of the Tournament honors after scoring 321 runs, while Head dominated the Ashes with 629 runs and three centuries.

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If Cricket Had Ballon d’Or: Top 5 men’s contenders of 2026 ft. Sanju Samson

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