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The ICC Cricket World Cup provides a stage for the best cricket players in the world to showcase their abilities. A few well-known Indian cricketers, however, were never given the chance to take part in this prestigious championship. Today, let’s take a look at five of these legendary Indian cricketers.
Ishant Sharma spent a lot of time as one of India’s top fast bowlers in red-ball cricket. On this list, the tall fast bowler is first. Sharma made his Indian debut in 2007, although he was never chosen for a World Cup squad. He was unexpectedly passed over for the World Cup despite his tireless efforts in Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs). His capacity at extracting bounce and seam movement would have been very helpful in a tournament setting in addition to his stamina.
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From 2007 to 2016, Sharma played 80 One-Day matches for India. In those 80 matches, he took 115 wickets at an average of 30.98 and 5.72 RPO. He was crucial to India’s victory at the 2013 Champions Trophy.
The following individual is RP Singh, who made a vital contribution to India’s success at the 2007 T20 World Cup. Despite this, Singh was never chosen for an ICC ODI World Cup team. Singh’s left-arm velocity and skill with the ball swing made him a crucial component of the Indian bowling lineup. His absence from the World Cup rosters continues to baffle many cricket fans.
RP Singh participated in 58 One-Day games for India and claimed 69 wickets. His 33.95 average was likely the cause of his exclusion from the World Cup selections.
The wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel comes in third on our ranking. Patel made his international debut at the tender age of 17, making him the youngest wicketkeeper in Test history. Patel was a gifted athlete who made a quick impression, but he was never given the opportunity to don the World Cup jersey. He missed the World Cup largely because of his inconsistent play and competition from more strong wicketkeepers, namely MS Dhoni.
The wicketkeeper-batter amassed 736 runs in 38 games at a mere 23.74 average and a 76.50 strike rate.
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Amit Mishra, a talented leg spinner, comes in at number four on our list. Due to his deceptive bowling and ability to spin the ball on every surface, Mishra was a challenging opponent. Mishra was never chosen for a World Cup roster, despite his considerable promise. His exclusion constantly raised questions given the match-winning skills he displayed in provincial and international cricket. His statistics imply that he would have been a fantastic selection for the teams.
In the 36 games he participated in, he took 64 wickets at an average of 23.60 and 4.72 RPO.
Finally, we come to VVS Laxman, whose exclusion from the World Cup roster may have been the most shocking. Laxman, a stalwart of Indian cricket, was renowned for his dexterous batting and capacity for perseverance. Despite his outstanding performances, he was never chosen for a World Cup team, particularly in Test cricket. This continues to be one of the most perplexing instances in Indian cricket history.
The red-ball veteran represented India in 86 One-Day games. His 2338 runs were scored with a strike rate of 71.23 and an average of 30.76.
Conclusion
The omission of these five well-known cricketers from World Cup squads highlights how unpredictable the sport of cricket is. Despite their talent and contributions to Indian cricket, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Parthiv Patel, Amit Mishra, and VVS Laxman were never given the chance to shine on the World Cup stage. The intense competition and difficult selection procedures that exist in the cricket industry are brought to mind by their experiences. They still have a significant impact on Indian cricket, though. Their achievements have shown that success isn’t solely based on World Cup participation and continue to inspire the next generation of cricket players.
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