5 less talked about players who can make an impact in the T20 World Cup
The super 10 stage of the 2016 T20 World Cup is almost upon us, all the calculations and speculations about this year’s performers have started. The hype to this edition has been more than any other T20 world cup in the past and India is expected to serve as the perfect venue for this mega event.Ever since it’s inception in 2007, t20 world cup has seen some of the biggest stars take the world by storm through their blazing performances. May it be Yuvraj Singh’s 6-sixes of Stuart Broad in 2007 or Michael Hussey’s extraordinary innings against Pakistan in the 2010 Semi Final, these moments have left a long lasting impact on the minds of the cricket fans. But for every Yuvraj or Hussey, there was always a young Rohit Sharma or Mohammad Aamir who entered the tournament as a less known face but came out of it as the future star. The rise was not always limited to youngsters, even an ageing Misbah-ul-Haq found his place in the international cricket through the t20 World Cup.As as the tournament gets all set to be held in India for the first time, let's have a look at some of the players who are not being talked about so much but may prove vital in their team’s campaign.
#5 David Miller
When you are playing in a team that has Hashim Amla, Quinton De Kock, Faf Du Plessis, AB de Villiers and JP Duminy as the top 5 batsmen you may find opportunities to come hardy by but if there’s one player in the world who could have managed to make the most of those opportunities and turn himself into a true match winner is David Miller.
Famously known as Miller the ‘Killer’, he is one of the most underrated players in the South African team. The big-hitting left-hander has an array of shots and is one the best finisher of the game around these days. The 26-year old has the ability to win games from any situation.
The recently appointed Kings 11 captain has enjoyed batting in the Indian conditions and formed a destructive partnership with Glenn Maxwell in the IPL. Indian fans must be well aware of his capabilities with the bat. Miller holds the record of third fastest century (101 off 38 balls) in the IPL. His form will be very important for South Africa’s chances specially while chasing big targets.
His record in international cricket does not justify his potential completely. He has managed to go past the score of 50 only once in T20 internationals. Miller would be eager to improve upon that number and what could be a better place than India.