8 cricketers who couldn't make it big at the international level

CLT20 2012 Group A - Kolkata Knight Riders v Auckland Aces
CLT20 2012 Group A - Kolkata Knight Riders v Auckland Aces

7) Taufeeq Umar (Pakistan)

New Zealand v Pakistan - Second Test: Day 2
Taufeeq Umar last played for Pakistan in a Test Match against NewZealand in 2014

Everyone is aware of the talented players that Pakistan team produces every generation. Taufeeq Umar, a left-handed attacking batsman, is a product of that. Umar made his international debut against Bangladesh on 29th August 2001 and went on to play 43 Tests and 22 ODIS for Pakistan.

Despite playing more than 40 Test matches for Pakistan, with a batting average of 38, he never cemented his place in the team and was in and out on multiple occasions. He also played as a wicketkeeper on many occasions for Pakistan to accommodate one extra Batsman. He last played for Pakistan in a Test Match against New Zealand in 2014 and never appeared after that.

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