5 players who had short but effective careers
Cricket has witnessed the enthralling show of greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Don Bradman, Wasim Akram and many more such players, who have given the game their everything and lived the sport. But there are other players who were not fortunate enough to continue their cricketing careers till their prime.Injuries, poor form and various other factors have cut short the careers of many a player. But still, among such cricketers, are a few who have made a resounding impact, though their presence on the international stage was short-lived.Here is a look at 5 such cricketers, who had a short stint but left a lasting impression through their zeal and talent.
#5 Simon Jones
The English pacer shot to fame with his laudable bowling performance, which was one of the key factors in England's triumphant Ashes outing in 2005. He represented England in just 18 Tests, claiming 59 wickets. His pace and mastery of reverse-swing fetched accolades from all quarters.
But the baggage of serious injuries that he was forced to contend with came in the way of his career. Unable to ever recover from injuries completely, he was not selected in the English squad after 2005. He thus enjoyed his days under the sun for a very short span of 4 years and has not played international cricket since.