5 most underrated batsmen in world cricket right now

#3 Kraigg Brathwaite

One of the few bright sparks for West Indies in Tests

West Indies cricket has been in transition for a while now. One man who has consistently kept his nation's flag flying, at least in Tests, has been Kraigg Brathwaite. The 24-year-old opener has been a rock at the top of the order and one of the sole bright sparks in an otherwise dark period of West Indies cricket.

An average of almost 37 in 42 Tests might not make for great reading but when you consider that he is the man who is largely putting out fires and being the sole steady hand in a crumbling inferno around him, you understand that his impact is more than just mere numbers.

Centuries in England, South Africa and UAE highlight his ability to adapt to conditions and come out on top. As does an average of over 45 in both Australia and England. While Darren Bravo and more recently Shai Hope and Roston Chase may dominate headlines, Brathwaite continues to fly under the radar.