5 T20 legends who will be missed at the 2016 World T20
The 2016 World T20 is just around the corner and with no clear runaway favourites apart from the hosts, India, it is set to be another exciting edition with some of the nest players in the world.Also read: ICC T20 World Cup 2016 ScheduleThe World T20 in India will undoubtedly see some brilliant matches but will also be without some of the best players in the format. While some haven’t been picked because of their previous with the board, some have retired from the game and thus will play no part.Whatever be the reason, the World T20 will be poorer without the presence of certain players. Here are five T20 legends who will be missed at the 2016 World T20:
#1 Brendon McCullum
The news that Brendon McCullum was going to retire came as a shock to many but what shocked everyone more was that he decided not to put his name up for selection for the World T20 in India, a place where he has thrived, courtesy of the IPL.
I suppose we must respect every player for the decision that they take and as the leading run-scorer in T20Is, the player with the most centuries, fifties, fours and sixes, McCullum deserved more than most to call time on his own accord.
His loss will be a huge loss to the Black Caps, who, with him in the side, would have certainly been one of the dark horses for the tournament especially given the form of Martin Guptill, New Zealand’s other opener.
As things stand, the Kiwis will come to India on the back of a Test series loss to India and without arguably the most destructive opener in the world. And that is why New Zealand will miss McCullum. Not just for his runs but for the start he gives the side and also the positive mentality he brings with his captaincy.
Hopefully, his successor can take over from where Baz left off. One thing is for sure, his job would certainly have been a whole lot easier had McCullum for one final tournament.