5 batsmen who struggled in formats they were expected to excel in

#1 AB de Villiers (South Africa) - T20I

Best batsman of the era? Maybe, but not in T20Is

A modern day genius, the South African ODI skipper holds the record for the fastest 50, 100 and 150 in One Day cricket. A revolutionary batsman with a strong technique and impeccable balance, De Villiers is believed to have more than one shot for every ball.

His 360° style of batting meant that De Villiers was considered a sure shot success in the shortest format of the game. He averages 33.61 in domestic T20s with three hundreds. But his T20I stats are rather poor for his standards. A lowly average of 24.28 with a highest of 79* is by no means justified for a talent like him.

De Villiers even exploded in T20s for IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore. So it wasn't a case of his style not suiting the format. A closer peek reveals that South Africa haven't used him wisely enough in the format.

He has been made to come in after the 10th over on the back of stats that say he is more successful there. But it takes a toll on his effectiveness, which is on its peak when he has more balls to play. He was later asked to open in T20Is but was soon moved back down the order despite showing signs of enjoying his new role.