10 Most underrated Test batters at the moment

Well, Test cricket in recent times has got very exciting and intense. Thanks to the introduction of WTC, many games are now pressed till Day 5. However, when it comes to its torchbearers, it’s the same white-ball lions (Kohlis, Williamsons, Warners, and Smiths) who bag the maximum eminence and limelight.

Perhaps in the backdrop, many unsung heroes barely receive even the modest of a cult than their peers. Despite exerting equally, their fanfare isn’t as extravagant as the heavyweights. Overall both the pundits and the fans of the red-ball do seem to be less fussy about them compared to the top dogs.

Hence in this list, let’s check out the 10 most underrated Test batters currently playing

1. Tom Latham

With two double centuries—one each against Sri Lanka (264*) and Bangladesh (252) in Wellington and Christchurch respectively—the southpaw from New Zealand is no mug with the bat as Test opener. Behind the stumps, Latham is a reliable glove man as well. 

After featuring in 71 Tests, the New Zealander is nearing the 5,000-run mark at a batting average of 41 plus. He has 13 centuries and 25 fifties in red-ball cricket. For some strange reasons, Latham remains an unsung cricketer.

As the son of a former all-rounder Rod Latham, the junior Latham comes from a proud cricketing family. His flexibility to bat at any position from one to seven is an added advantage. His ability to understand a particular situation during a session in a Test match and play accordingly separates him from the rest.