6 kinds of cricketers missing in modern cricket

Modified Jan 20, 2017 09:41 IST

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan bowls during the 5th NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Rose Bowl on September 22, 2010 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Who can forget the pacey Shoaib Akhtar who set the World ablaze with his speed

#4 The Steve Waugh kind

Australian cricketer Steve Waugh during the 4th Test Match between the West Indies and Australia in Jamaica, May 1995. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) — Steve Waugh and grit go hand in hand

The gritty Australian skipper was one of the best captains that ever graced the game. He had a sharp tongue and a no-nonsense look about him. The middle order batsman had one of the best temperaments in the history of the game.

The elder Waugh is remembered for his leadership than his batting skills, but he excelled in both. His personality was evident in his style of captaincy and the way he went about an innings. It was all grit and resolve.

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A crucial 120 in the Super Six of the 1999 World Cup against the Proteas is one standout performance of the Australian? The hundred went on to help Australia in a tied semi-final. What he could do was grab a crucial moment and not let go until he won it. Do modern cricketers boast of such gritty stuff? Rare.

Modern day cricketers closest to this category: Faf du Plessis (South Africa)