The game of cricket is seen to have many fascinating and dramatic ways to dismiss a batter through run-outs. Everyone always remembers the batsman's score or the bowler's performance, but attention is never given to the fielder who shows quick reflexes and accuracy to dismiss the opposing team. Some cricketers have recently found themselves repeatedly involved in run-outs due to quick throws, perfect direct hits, and even the wrong end of the crease. In this article, we’ll take a look at the cricketers who hold the record for being involved in the most run-outs across all formats of the game. Most Run-Outs Across All Formats Sno Players 1 Rahul Dravid - 53 Times 2 Mahela Jayawardane -51 Times 3 Marvan Atapattu -48 Times 4 Ricky Ponting -47 Times 5 Inzamam-ul-Haq -46 times Rahul Dravid - 53 Times Image Source: Getty Images Rahul Dravid, also known as "the Wall" for his sturdy batting, boasts an unexpected record in international cricket: the most run-outs. He was run out 53 times across all formats, despite facing more than 30,000 deliveries in Test cricket. He suffered 40 run-outs in ODIs and 13 in Test cricket. Even the most consistent cannot avoid the odd wrong judgment that results in a run-out, which is one of the unique features of Dravid's illustrious career. Also Read | Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head: Stats Across ODI, Test, and T20I Formats Mahela Jayawardane -51 Times Image Source: Getty Images Mahela Jayawardene, the cricket legend from Sri Lanka, stands as one of the best in the game. With 448 ODI matches for his nation, he batted in 418, amassing 12650 runs at a 33.38 average while batting fourth. Despite his cricketing prowess, runouts plagued him, accounting for 39 dismissals in ODIs alone. Interestingly, Mahela was run out seven times in Tests and five times in T20Is, giving him a combined total of 51 runouts across formats which made him, incidentally, only the second player after Rahul Dravid. This unique aspect of his innings and career simply goes to establish that even players like Mahela had their share of problems. Marvan Atapattu -48 Times Image Source: Getty Images The unfortunate peculiarity of being run out third most in international cricket is with Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lankan opener. Throughout his one-day career spanning 268 matches and 259 innings, Atapattu had the bad luck of getting run out 41 times; he comes top. Despite amassing an impressive total of 8529 runs, it is his skill in getting run out that stands out. This trend continued in Tests as he got himself run out seven times, which automatically qualify him to be placed among the players with the most run-out woes in international cricket. Ricky Ponting -47 Times Image Source: AFP Ricky Ponting of Australia, he is a name that is known widely for his leadership under the country's 'golden era', is the only player in history to be among the top ten run-outs in all international cricketing history. Ponting was born on December 19, 1974 and led Australia during Tests from 2004 through 2011 and in ODIs from 2002 till 2011 with a winning percentage of 67.91%. While garnering 220 wins in 324 games, Ponting suffered the embarrassment of being run out 47 times. It is interesting that 31 run-outs happened in ODIs, 15 in Test cricket, and one in T20Is-a testament to his aggressive style sometimes clashing with the swift fielding prowess of opponents. Inzamam-ul-Haq -46 times Imge Source: AFP The cricketing legend of Pakistan is Inzamam-Ul-Haq, who holds the record of being the 5th most run-outs in international cricket history. In 350 innings out of 378 played, he performed great batting and scored a total of 11739 runs for the Pakistani team. Inzamaan was challenged between the wickets. His inability to sprint often resulted in run-outs, which he suffered 40 times in ODIs and 6 times in Tests, for a total of 46 run-outs. However, his cricketing skills are unforgettable, and it is evident that even the best face challenges beyond their remarkable skills on the pitch. Conclusion Run-outs are an essential part of cricket, showing how important fielding and awareness are in the game. Those who have made the most run-outs remind us that cricket is not only about batting or bowling but also being alert and ready to take every opportunity. Be it for or against them, these cricketers have been a part of so many run-out moments that added excitement to the match. Their records will always be remembered in the history of the game.