5 recent cricketers who were unlucky to play in sub-par teams

There have been several players who have won several matches for their countries and won recognition for their performances from across the cricketing fraternity. These performances have ensured that their teams win matches on a consistent basis.However, there have been some players who despite being very good performers for their country, have not received the kind of praise that they deserve, simply because others around them haven’t provided them with the support they need.Here’s a look at 5 such players who have performed very well individually, but have found their efforts go in vain at most times:

#5 Kevin O\'Brien

Kevin O’Brien has played 80 ODIs for Ireland and has scored 2114 runs at an average of 34.52 with two centuries to his name.

He lit up the Chinnaswamy Stadium at the 2011 World Cup with a blistering 63-ball 113 that helped the Irishmen register a famous win over England. He is also a useful right-arm medium-pace bowler, having picked up 64 wickets at an average of just over 28. He has performed decently in the T20 format of the game as well, scoring at a strike-rate of 117.35.

However, the 30-year-old has never got enough opportunities to showcase his talent on a consistent basis at the international stage and one gets to see his pyrotechnics only during the major 50-over tournaments, provided the Irish qualify.