Top 5 talented players who were overshadowed by more flamboyant teammates

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#5 Mark Waugh

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Mark was always the unassuming sibling

Grace, class and poise, and then all combined to produce attractive runs, Mark Waugh was a genuine delight to watch. However, 'Junior', as he was nicknamed, never quite got the recognition. One of the primary reasons was the fact that played alongside his older sibling Steve Waugh, who was always earmarked for greatness.

Mark had style and charm, Steve had grit, Mark was a team player, Steve was a leader, reason enough for the limelight to be hogged by Steve.

Even if one looked beyond Steve, Australia had a brash young talent in the form of Ricky Ponting, and then a world-class keeper/batsman in the form of Adam Gilchrist. Mark was always behind in the recognition ladder, but this never deterred him from churning out match-winning performances for his team.

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