5 Test Legends who had a less successful career in ODI Cricket

Justin Langer (Australia)

Langer formed a formidable opening partnership with Hayden.

Between the leadership of Allan Border and the captaincy of Ricky Ponting, Australian Cricket Team became the strongest team in the history of International Cricket. Part of that majestic team was a man who was one of the best Test openers of all time and was an integral member of every captain's squad - Justin Langer.

First appearing for the Australian Test team in 1993, Langer played as a middle-order batsman for 8 years before making a majestic transformation as an opening batsman in the subsequent years of his career. Forming a rock solid partnership with Matthew Hayden, Langer played 105 Test matches and scored a mammoth total of 7,696 runs at an average of 45.27, with a top score of 250 and 22 other 100+ scores.

However, even a stunning record like that and a brilliant stroke play couldn't assure him a place in his country's ODI squad throughout his career. It is astonishing that a man with such magical figures in Test cricket on featured in 8 ODI matches for the team, with his last ODI appearance coming 10 years before his retirement. A rather low average of 32.00 and tough competition from other talented players meant Langer spent the rest of his career only playing against the white ball.