Top 5 First-Class Indian batsmen who did not make it big in International Cricket

Modified Mar 06, 2018 12:52 IST

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#3 S Badrinath

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A batsman who relied on the textbook cricketing shots, S Badrinath averages a whopping 54.49 in First-class cricket, thanks to his immense hunger for runs and his ability to absorb pressure. Badrinath was initially recognized as a grafter but gradually developed other strokes in his arsenal and became one of the most complete batsmen in FC circuit.

Badrinath went on to captain Tamil Nadu. However, when he played for India after a long wait, he couldn’t perform as per expectations in the limited opportunities provided to him and averaged a poor 21 in two Tests and 15.80 in seven ODIs.

Although his heavy run-scoring continued in the domestic circuit, Badrinath never got a national call-up again.

First-Class Career

Matches: 145; Runs: 10245; Highest Score: 250; Average: 54.49