5 upcoming all-rounders in world cricket to look out for

Marcus Stoinis – Australia

Marcus Stoinis hasn’t been given a long rope with the Australian cricket team yet

Marcus Stoinis has played only 1 ODI and 1 T20I for Australia, but the prospects of the right-handed batsman – who doubles up as a right-arm medium pace bowler – becoming one of the permanent fixtures in the Australian lineup were boosted after his performances in the Indian Premier League this season, as well as, during the Big Bash League in Australia last year. 9 wickets and 169 runs from 10 BBL games and 8 wickets and 146 runs from 7 IPL games have, to some extent, established his prowess as a potential all-rounder.

Moreover, a first-class batting average of 39.05, a T20 bowling average of 18.26 mixed with his ability to pick wickets almost every match that he plays and score quick runs towards the death makes him a vital asset for any limited-overs team. Although the 26-year-old is yet to make a mark for himself at the international level, going by his performances in the domestic tournaments, one would feel that all he needs is a long rope with the Australian cricket team in order to cement his place in the side.