5 English players who started on a high but fizzled out later

#3. Graham Onions

A clean action that was smooth and aided pace ensured Graham Onions was noticed quite early by the scouts and a series of strong performances in the county cricket resulted in a national call up for the West Indies Test series in 2009.

His debut only strengthened his reputation as he wrecked West Indies' batting order. His five-wicket haul in the first innings allowed England register a thumping victory.

Just when the pace bowler looked set to become a mainstay in England's team he suffered injuries and was forced to stay away from cricket for a long duration.

After the recovery, he registered impressive performances in county cricket but they weren't enough for a selection in the national team.

Onions is still part of England's first-class set-up but with age not on his side, his chances making it to the national side are practically over.