The Indian cricket team is known as the powerhouse of cricket. When it comes to popularity and fan base, no one can match the level of India. Every kid here dreams of playing for their nation at some point. However, only a few got this opportunity to wear the blue jersey.
Many cricketers have called themselves lucky to play for their team. However, many who, despite playing for their national cricket team, feel unlucky. Various players who would have played for more times, but factors such as injury, out of form, and more stopped themselves.
1. Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra is a legend of the Indian Premier League. The right-arm spinner has shown extraordinary consistency in this franchise tournament. However, he has been unfortunate for not getting the same opportunity at the international level. He has played more than 50 ODIs, but with the kind of capabilities he carried he would have played more number of matches.
2. Pragyan Ojha
Ojha once was a regular member of the Indian cricket team. He was a front line spinner during 2010. His ability to trouble batters with Sublime skills cemented his place at some point. However, after a few years, he left the team. He would have contributed more.
3. Sanju Samson
Samson has become a known name of the Indian cricket team. He came into the picture after having a phenomenal IPL season. Samson is a talented batsman, who would have played a good number of matches for his national cricket team at this point, but he's not getting enough chances and inconsistency might go against him. He's young, and can establish himself from onwards.
4. Manoj Tiwari
Manoj Tiwari regarded as the next big thing of the Indian cricket team. Many cricket legends claimed that he would play for India in all three formats for a long time. Unfortunately, the injury becomes a villain for him. India already has started getting quality player's from the IPL and domestic cricket and they went ahead of Tiwari.
5. Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan is considered the next big thing in the Indian cricket team bowling department. His ability to swing the ball made him more dangerous. Pathan was a superstar of the Indian cricket team at some point, but he couldn't hold his consistency because of modifications in his role. He is often remembered for his magical hat-trick against the Pakistan cricket team.
6. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was born in the wrong era. The primary reason behind this statement is his competition with none other than legendary Dhoni. Dhoni cemented his place in a very short time. He did extremely well, and team management never looked for another wicket-keeper. However, Karthik was a part of two ICC title-winning teams.
7. S Badrinath
Badrinath is another firm name in this list. Badrinath was a key member of the Chennai Super Kings for a few seasons. Everyone started to believe that he would represent the Indian cricket team for a long time. However, he didn't get enough opportunities due to the availability of more skillful players.
8. Karun Nair
Karun Nair is one of the two Indian batsmen to score triple centuries in test cricket. He achieved that triple century when the Indian cricket team looked for a solid middle-order batsman. Unfortunately, he got dropped not just from the team but also, from the squad. Many people believe that he deserved more chances.
9. Ambati Raydu
When we talk about the Unluckiest cricketer, Rayudu's name is certain there. A player with almost 50 averages in ODIs didn't get an opportunity to represent India in the world Cup 2019. Rayudu is a proven player in all tournaments from domestic to the IPL. However, he didn't get an opportunity according to his potential.
10. Robin Uthappa
Uthappa is an iconic name of the Indian Premier League. He will go down as one of the finest batters of this tournament. But when we see his international record, the Scenario isn't the same. He has played just a selected number of matches at this level. However, he was a part of the world Cup-winning team of the 2007 T20 World cup.
