Top 6 contenders for the 10,000 ODI runs club

If not for troubles with the WICB, Chris Gayle might have already got there

2. Chris Gayle - 9394

While being famous the world over for his exploits in the shortest format and in league cricket, Gayle has quietly amassed over 9,000 runs in the ODI format.

Known to hit sixes at will, he has lately been stumped by the disagreements between the players' association and the West Indies Cricket Board. It is a shame that such a talented cricketer has had to sit out of so many games.

Despite missing out on a huge chunk of cricket, he is still in contention for making a place in the 10,000 run club. He is only 606 runs away, and a good season with the bat will get him there.