Sportskeeda's ODI All-rounder of the Year 2015 - counting down from No. 10 to No. 1
The importance of all-rounders in limited overs cricket can never be over-emphasised. Good all-rounders who are formidable batsmen and can double up as brilliant bowlers are an asset to any team because they contribute well to the balance and composition of the team.It is quite taxing for a player to be able to perform consistently in both departments of the game which is why genuine all-rounders are a rare breed. Though there is a growing concern that good all-rounders are on the decline, statistics quite happily suggest otherwise at least for this year.Here are the top ODI 10 all-rounders for the year 2015.
#10 Ravindra Jadeja
Though India are still hunting for a permanent no. 7 in ODIs who can go on to be the genuine all-rounder, statistics suggest that Ravindra Jadeja has not done too badly this year. With 113 runs and 10 wickets in 2015, Jadeja remains the only Indian to make it to this list.
His form of late in Tests will surely do him more favour and the selectors will be ready to give him the long rope. But Jadeja still needs to contribute more heavily with the bat if he wants to make the no. 7 position in the Indian team permanently his.