5 T20 Specialists we wish still played international cricket

1. Brendon McCullum

New Zealand v Australia - 1st ODI

It can be argued that Brendon McCullum saved the 50-over game, which up until the 2015 World Cup, looked like it was going to become the runt of the cricketing formats. 50-over cricket lacked the technique and patience required for Test match players, while it was deemed too long for T20 specialists, but McCullum changed everyone’s perception.

With some innovative captaincy and some very aggressive batting, his New Zealand team became every neutral’s favourite at the tournament. He retired from international cricket in February 2016, scoring the fastest century in a Test match in his final game and became the most prolific six-hitter in the Test format.

He’s still a regular on the T20 circuit and has just been signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming IPL.