It’s the dream of every player to represent his team in International Colors. And when it’s about World Cup, not a single athlete wants to miss the chance to play in the Mega Event. But when hundreds of players just couldn’t make it to the top level, there are many professionals as well who never played in the biggest event of cricketing history. So when Cricket World Cup 2015 is going to start next month in Australia and New Zealand, there are many big names who won’t be a part of it. Let’s look at the top 11 players who will miss this year’s World Cup due to different reasons.
1- Kamran Akmal:
After representing Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2013 against arch rivals India, Kamran Akmal has been out from the international scene. The 33 year old Pakistani Wicketkeeper Batsman was a major part of Green Shirts which featured in 2011 World Cup. However, due to declining form and much better replacements, Kamran Akmal hasn’t travelled with the Pakistan Squad this time.
2- Jesse Ryder:
A hard hitting Kiwis Batsmen, Jesse Ryder is another superstar who will be a missing ingredient in this year’s Mega Event. He played his last ODI for New Zealand against India in January 2014, before being sidelined due to poor form and succession of injuries. Ryder wasn’t included in the 30 man preliminary squad, let alone the final 15 for World Cup.
3- Kevin Pietersen:
Here is a player who has been in hot water with his board for almost a year now. Kevin has been one of the stylish batsmen this world would ever see, but his refute with Cook and ECB officials made him a bad boy in the eyes of English Board. So England will be without Kevin Pietersen when they open their World Cup account next month.
4- Shoaib Malik:
Just like his old pal Kamran Akmal in this list, Malik played his last One Day International for Team Pakistan in last year’s Champions League. He represented Pakistan in more than 200 ODIs and is a former captain as well. But lack of form cost him the position in World Cup 2015.
5- Dwayne Bravo:
Due to disciplinary issues with the WICB, the board officials excluded on of the very best all Rounder’s of the game from the final squad. Dwayne Bravo, known due to his hard hitting abilities lower down the order, created some refute in the Indian Tour last month. As a result, Bravo has been out of the Mega Event.
6- Kieron Pollard:
Another hard hitting and aggressive batter, Pollard has been sidelined due to somewhat ambiguous reasons from the Mega Event. WICB has faced intense criticism after keeping out the deadly duo, Pollard and Bravo from their World Cup squad.
7- Yuvraj Singh:
After playing a vital part in India success in 2011 World Cup, life has been somewhat difficult for this left handed Batsman. After recovering from Cancer disease, Yuvraj made his comeback in Indian Cricket, but it remain short lived. So he’ll be taking part in local tournament when Dhoni and co plays in the World Cup.
8- J. Neesham:
A player whose exclusion came as a surprise to many, Neesham was a part of Kiwis squad which managed a series victory over Pakistan last December. However, that didn’t save Neesham from facing the axe.
9- U. Gul:
Due to injury concerns, Umar Gul is another key figure who won’t be a part of Pakistan squad next month. He was in contention to be included in the Mega Event, but his repetition of injuries rues his chances in the end.
10- S. Narine:
The most recent player who has ruled himself out of the mega event, Narine has decided not to take part in Next month’s mega event due to some issues with his action.
11- S. Ajmal:
Pakistan Cricket will be without a number of key players going into the World Cup. And the most important absentee will be this magician spinner, Saeed Ajmal.
Cricket World Cup 2015: Missing XI from the Mega Event!
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