6 star cricketers who were limited-overs specialists

#5 Nathan Bracken

Bracken was the top-ranked ODI bowler at one point

A left-arm pacer by trade, Nathan Bracken represented Australia between the years 2001 and 2009 across all three formats. The New South Wales cricketer established his reputation as one of the finest ODI bowlers of his time and contributed majorly to his team’s success.

When the T20 format came about, Bracken adapted well to it and proved to be pretty effective in the few matches that he played. The Aussie did play Test cricket, too, but featured in just 5 matches without creating much of an impression to be able to keep his place in the side.

In 116 ODIs, Nathan Bracken grabbed as many as 174 wickets at a brilliant average of 24.36 whereas he had 19 wickets in as many T20Is averaging just over 23. On the other hand, the left-armer picked up just 12 wickets in Tests at a high average of 42.08 and no five-wicket hauls.

Bracken’s limited-overs career could have reached even greater heights had he not been stopped in his tracks by injuries.