Cricketers who played in the wrong era because they had immense competition. (Photo: X)
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Wriddhiman Saha: The former India wicketkeeper-batter spent much of his career in the shadow of MS Dhoni. Despite being technically sound and an exceptional gloveman, Saha never quite received the recognition he truly deserved, as Dhoni remained India’s first-choice wicketkeeper across formats. (Photo: X)
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Dinesh Karthik: Another talented wicketkeeper-batter whose career trajectory was affected by Dhoni’s dominance. Karthik made his debut even before Dhoni but had limited opportunities to establish himself. Post Dhoni’s retirement, he did get chances in shorter formats and made memorable contributions, especially as a finisher. (Photo: X)
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Scott Boland: The Australian pacer rose to fame with a dream debut in the Ashes, but cementing a permanent place in the Australian XI has been tough. With world-class fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood in the ranks, Boland often finds himself on the sidelines despite his effectiveness. (Photo: X)
Stuart MacGill: A highly skilled leg-spinner for Australia, MacGill’s international career coincided with that of the legendary Shane Warne. Although MacGill’s record was impressive, his achievements were overshadowed by Warne’s dominance, limiting his chances to become a regular in the side. (Photo: X)
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Umesh Yadav: One of India’s fastest bowlers, Umesh has produced impactful spells, especially in home Tests. However, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami leading India’s pace attack, Umesh has often found himself out of the first-choice playing XI despite his abilities. (Photo: X)
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Murali Kartik: A talented left-arm spinner with excellent control and variation, Kartik’s international career never fully flourished as he played in the same era dominated by India’s spin giants — Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh. (Photo: X)
