Top 5 bowlers with most wickets between 2003 and 2007 World Cup

#3 Irfan Pathan (India) - 115 wickets

Irfan Pathan had a dream start to his international career before fading away into the oblivion

The golden boy of Indian cricket once upon a time, Irfan Pathan had a dream start to his career before tailing off in quick time and the chances of the 33-year-old making an international return now looks very slim.

The period between the 2003 and 2007 World Cup proved to the best part of Pathan's international career as he picked up 115 wickets from just 73 ODIs.

He also added value to the side with his batting abilities and had a good run in the Indian side during Greg Chappell's reign as coach. His statistics proved that it was a richly deserved one as well.

Though his economy was slightly on the higher side, Pathan made up for it with his wicket-taking abilities and he always looked dangerous with the amount of swing he could generate.

It is a shame that he couldn't carry on with his form and never managed to claw his way back after losing his way.