Top 5 yesteryear players who were tailor-made for T20 cricket

#4 Mohammad Azharuddin

Azhar had the best wrists in cricket

Born in Hyderabad, Azharuddin was an elegant stroke player on both sides of the field. He was known for his aggressive shot making.

He played multiple whirlwind innings even in Test matches. His most famous hundred came against England at Lords when he hit the three-figure mark in just 87 balls. He was world renowned for the use of his wrists in stroke-making through the leg side.

Moreover, Azharuddin was an exceptional fielder in the slips as well as the outfield.

The stylish batsman would have been the heartthrob of T20 leagues around the world for his match-winning potential and exceptional fielding.

Interesting Stats:

Although Azhar played some unbelievable knocks throughout his career, it was his 62-ball 100 against NZ in 1988 which stands apart. It was the then fastest century in ODI cricket, a record which stood for 8 years.