Cricket is a sport where various individuals combine their effort in order to bring glory to their nation. A cricket team consists of 11 players, Avengers who will try to protect their turf at any cost with their superpowers. Like Avengers, players also have a contrasting personality, and each of them has different roles in their troupe. Unfortunately, there are some superheroes, cricketers who get overshadowed by others in the team, and they don&#8217;t receive enough credit for their gallantry.

Over the years, various cricketers have made their nation proud either with the bat or ball. There have been stars who represented their country for a long time, and during their journey, they were praised and criticized in equal measure. Sometimes players had wonderful careers for their respective teams, but their deeds were never acknowledged enough. By looking at their contributions one can easily say that, if they were in a different international set-up, the cricketing saga would have been diverse.

The following list explains five players who deserved a better international team :

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-1.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274473" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The former Indian skipper is one of the greats of the game, and his achievements are even revered by the foreign cricketers. He is an epitome of excellence, and his records are incomparable. Often hailed as the Wall of India, he has played some awe-inspiring innings for his side. Rahul has played 164 tests and 344 ODIs for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-to-definitely-make-world-cup-semi-finals-says-chaminda-vaas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Men in Blue</a> and has piled over 24,000 runs. Currently, he is shaping the future of Indian cricket but during his playing days, his heroics went unnoticed most of the time, as there were other superstars in the team.

Unlike other players in Indian history, Rahul Dravid always kept his team ahead of himself. He has a watertight technique against new ball which is the norm for classic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-injury-scare-for-englands-jason-roy-ahead-of-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a> batsmen and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great addition to the Three Lions. The legend has a striking connection with England, as he made his debut against them, and most of his memorable innings came at the Home of Cricket.

Dravid has smashed 8 of his international tons in England. The Brits always needed a calm head in pressure situations, and Dravid&#8217;s cricketing brain would have helped them immensely. For England, the No.3 position in batting has always been a headache, and that&#8217;s why Rahul would have been a perfect solution for them.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-290422" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-2.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-290422" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The all-rounder from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-bangladesh-squad-fixtures-venue-and-match-timing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> is the most talented cricketer to have emerged from the land of rivers. Shakib is currently leading the Bangla Tigers in Tests and T20s. He has given match winning performances for his team on a regular basis, and sometimes he has dragged his side to victory alone. He has represented the Bangladesh team in 320 games in which he has scored over 9,000 runs, and has picked up 435 wickets.

The all-rounder has always been criticized by his cricket board for his commitment issues, and temperament in big games which is really sad to see. Shakib is one of the most decorated all-rounders to have played this game, as he always walked out for his team in tough times. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-windies-to-reach-world-cup-semis-consistency-is-key-says-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> never had a quality spin all-rounder and that&#8217;s why Shakib would be a perfect fit for the Caribbean side.

The team from Bangladesh have always struggled on slow and low pitches. Shakib has always enjoyed playing on Windies surfaces and his average is around 45 in ODIs and Tests combined. He plays attacking cricket most of the times which is a style similar to the Windies. He is an all-rounder in the true sense, and Windies would have won many games on their sub-continent trips if Shakib was in their team, as he can be a lethal weapon on such tracks.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-291305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291305" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The all-rounder has been a valuable gem for his side as he has always plied his trade according to the needs of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-s-entry-in-the-pakistan-world-cup-squad-still-possible-as-per-the-captain-and-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> cricket. He burst into the scene as a decent lower order batsman who can bowl a bit of off-spin but quickly raised through the ranks as the side was struggling with contributions at the top. Till now he has played 417 games in which he has scored 12,000 runs and scalped 216 wickets and the numbers are really praiseworthy.

Shoaib Malik was never treated well by the PCB and they also banned him for a year citing his negative influence on the side. Malik is a fighting cricketer, as he always looks for opportunities to show his class and currently he is serving the role of No.4 in Pakistan team. Malik is a dangerous player on true wickets and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great addition to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/five-foreign-players-who-can-fit-into-the-current-indian-playing-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> set-up.

The cricketer has a special bond with India as his better-half is from this country, and professionally also he loved to play against the Men in Blue, as he has scored 1,800 runs in just 41 ODI games. Apart from Yuvraj Singh, India never had an all-rounder who can bat at top of the order. If Malik would have played for India, the team would have won many overseas matches, as he provides a great balance to the side. Malik possesses exceptional finishing skills and the partnership of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-cricketer-served-country-better-than-ms-dhoni-says-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>-Shoaib Malik would have been a treat to watch.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-137629" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ryan-ten-Doeschate.jpg" alt="Ryan ten Doeschate" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-137629" class="wp-caption-text">Essex&#8217;s Ryan ten Doeschate. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ryan is considered to be one of the finest players from non-test playing nations. The cricketer was the pioneer of Netherlands cricket, as he contributed immensely to that nation by representing them in two 50-over World Cup. He played 46 games in which he scored 1,800 runs. Along with his batting skills, Doeschate was valuable with his bowling, as he has scalped 68 international wickets.

The Netherlands cricketer was also the first player from the associate nation who got picked in the IPL, and he represented KKR in 29 games. Ryan is a great example of an underdog who never gives up. He has traded his services all around the world, as he has been playing various T20 leagues including the first edition of Afghanistan Premier League (APL). <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/harsha-bhogle-isnt-sure-if-afghanistan-picked-enough-bowlers-in-their-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> always needed a finisher in their line-up and that&#8217;s why they would have loved to have a player like Ryan.

In recent times Afghan cricket has been achieving new heights with their top-order batsmen and spinners but they never had a good player in their middle-order. Doeschate can be a valuable asset for the Asian team as he is a recognized all-rounder who can bat in middle overs and his medium-fast bowling would have been a boon for them. If Ryan would have played for Afghanistan, the team would have benefited immensely, as he the experience of playing against big nations.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-285989" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-285989" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The current Windies skipper is a staunch cricketer for his side, as he stood up for the island nation during tough times. Recently he has again injected life into the Caribbean team with his passion and never-say-die attitude. Jason Holder has played 138 games for his nation in which he has scored 3,100 runs and picked up 220 wickets. From the last couple of years, he has been considered as the most valuable all-rounder around the globe and his rankings in the ICC charts prove it.

Holder has a great cricketing brain, and his contributions to Windies cricket can never be forgotten, but he has always been criticized by the cricket experts for his lack of belief in his skills. Jason is a tough character, and from the last 3 years, he has been the guiding light for the Windies team. He has a calm-headed personality which is a quality associated with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australias-nicola-hancock-and-new-zealands-hayley-jensen-enter-the-wedlock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> players and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great option for the Black Caps.

New Zealand has always struggled to find game-changers down the order, and that&#8217;s where Holder would have changed the dimension of the team. He can be a match winner on seaming tracks with his accurate bowling, and he also has the ability to bat on tough surfaces. With Holder in their team, the Black Caps would have won a lot of games in the sub-continent, as he is also a good player of spin.

There are various players who have been linchpins of their side, but their services always went under the radar. It is true that all these cricketers have been pillars of their team, but they were always criticized for wrong reasons, and that&#8217;s why they would have fared better in other teams.

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Cricket is a sport where various individuals combine their effort in order to bring glory to their nation. A cricket team consists of 11 players, Avengers who will try to protect their turf at any cost with their superpowers. Like Avengers, players also have a contrasting personality, and each of them has different roles in their troupe. Unfortunately, there are some superheroes, cricketers who get overshadowed by others in the team, and they don’t receive enough credit for their gallantry.
Over the years, various cricketers have made their nation proud either with the bat or ball. There have been stars who represented their country for a long time, and during their journey, they were praised and criticized in equal measure. Sometimes players had wonderful careers for their respective teams, but their deeds were never acknowledged enough. By looking at their contributions one can easily say that, if they were in a different international set-up, the cricketing saga would have been diverse.
The following list explains five players who deserved a better international team :
<h3>Rahul Dravid – England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274473" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-274473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-1.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274473" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The former Indian skipper is one of the greats of the game, and his achievements are even revered by the foreign cricketers. He is an epitome of excellence, and his records are incomparable. Often hailed as the Wall of India, he has played some awe-inspiring innings for his side. Rahul has played 164 tests and 344 ODIs for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-to-definitely-make-world-cup-semi-finals-says-chaminda-vaas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Men in Blue</a> and has piled over 24,000 runs. Currently, he is shaping the future of Indian cricket but during his playing days, his heroics went unnoticed most of the time, as there were other superstars in the team.
Unlike other players in Indian history, Rahul Dravid always kept his team ahead of himself. He has a watertight technique against new ball which is the norm for classic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-injury-scare-for-englands-jason-roy-ahead-of-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a> batsmen and that’s why he would have been a great addition to the Three Lions. The legend has a striking connection with England, as he made his debut against them, and most of his memorable innings came at the Home of Cricket.
Dravid has smashed 8 of his international tons in England. The Brits always needed a calm head in pressure situations, and Dravid’s cricketing brain would have helped them immensely. For England, the No.3 position in batting has always been a headache, and that’s why Rahul would have been a perfect solution for them.

<h3>Shakib Al Hasan – Windies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_290422" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-290422" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-290422" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-2.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-290422" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The all-rounder from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-bangladesh-squad-fixtures-venue-and-match-timing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> is the most talented cricketer to have emerged from the land of rivers. Shakib is currently leading the Bangla Tigers in Tests and T20s. He has given match winning performances for his team on a regular basis, and sometimes he has dragged his side to victory alone. He has represented the Bangladesh team in 320 games in which he has scored over 9,000 runs, and has picked up 435 wickets.
The all-rounder has always been criticized by his cricket board for his commitment issues, and temperament in big games which is really sad to see. Shakib is one of the most decorated all-rounders to have played this game, as he always walked out for his team in tough times. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-windies-to-reach-world-cup-semis-consistency-is-key-says-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> never had a quality spin all-rounder and that’s why Shakib would be a perfect fit for the Caribbean side.
The team from Bangladesh have always struggled on slow and low pitches. Shakib has always enjoyed playing on Windies surfaces and his average is around 45 in ODIs and Tests combined. He plays attacking cricket most of the times which is a style similar to the Windies. He is an all-rounder in the true sense, and Windies would have won many games on their sub-continent trips if Shakib was in their team, as he can be a lethal weapon on such tracks.

<h3>Shoaib Malik – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_291305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-291305" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-291305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291305" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The all-rounder has been a valuable gem for his side as he has always plied his trade according to the needs of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-s-entry-in-the-pakistan-world-cup-squad-still-possible-as-per-the-captain-and-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> cricket. He burst into the scene as a decent lower order batsman who can bowl a bit of off-spin but quickly raised through the ranks as the side was struggling with contributions at the top. Till now he has played 417 games in which he has scored 12,000 runs and scalped 216 wickets and the numbers are really praiseworthy.
Shoaib Malik was never treated well by the PCB and they also banned him for a year citing his negative influence on the side. Malik is a fighting cricketer, as he always looks for opportunities to show his class and currently he is serving the role of No.4 in Pakistan team. Malik is a dangerous player on true wickets and that’s why he would have been a great addition to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/five-foreign-players-who-can-fit-into-the-current-indian-playing-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> set-up.
The cricketer has a special bond with India as his better-half is from this country, and professionally also he loved to play against the Men in Blue, as he has scored 1,800 runs in just 41 ODI games. Apart from Yuvraj Singh, India never had an all-rounder who can bat at top of the order. If Malik would have played for India, the team would have won many overseas matches, as he provides a great balance to the side. Malik possesses exceptional finishing skills and the partnership of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-cricketer-served-country-better-than-ms-dhoni-says-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>-Shoaib Malik would have been a treat to watch.

<h3>Ryan Ten Doeschate – Afghanistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_137629" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-137629" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-137629" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ryan-ten-Doeschate.jpg" alt="Ryan ten Doeschate" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-137629" class="wp-caption-text">Essex’s Ryan ten Doeschate. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ryan is considered to be one of the finest players from non-test playing nations. The cricketer was the pioneer of Netherlands cricket, as he contributed immensely to that nation by representing them in two 50-over World Cup. He played 46 games in which he scored 1,800 runs. Along with his batting skills, Doeschate was valuable with his bowling, as he has scalped 68 international wickets.
The Netherlands cricketer was also the first player from the associate nation who got picked in the IPL, and he represented KKR in 29 games. Ryan is a great example of an underdog who never gives up. He has traded his services all around the world, as he has been playing various T20 leagues including the first edition of Afghanistan Premier League (APL). <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/harsha-bhogle-isnt-sure-if-afghanistan-picked-enough-bowlers-in-their-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> always needed a finisher in their line-up and that’s why they would have loved to have a player like Ryan.
In recent times Afghan cricket has been achieving new heights with their top-order batsmen and spinners but they never had a good player in their middle-order. Doeschate can be a valuable asset for the Asian team as he is a recognized all-rounder who can bat in middle overs and his medium-fast bowling would have been a boon for them. If Ryan would have played for Afghanistan, the team would have benefited immensely, as he the experience of playing against big nations.

<h3>Jason Holder – New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_285989" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-285989" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-285989" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-285989" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The current Windies skipper is a staunch cricketer for his side, as he stood up for the island nation during tough times. Recently he has again injected life into the Caribbean team with his passion and never-say-die attitude. Jason Holder has played 138 games for his nation in which he has scored 3,100 runs and picked up 220 wickets. From the last couple of years, he has been considered as the most valuable all-rounder around the globe and his rankings in the ICC charts prove it.
Holder has a great cricketing brain, and his contributions to Windies cricket can never be forgotten, but he has always been criticized by the cricket experts for his lack of belief in his skills. Jason is a tough character, and from the last 3 years, he has been the guiding light for the Windies team. He has a calm-headed personality which is a quality associated with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australias-nicola-hancock-and-new-zealands-hayley-jensen-enter-the-wedlock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> players and that’s why he would have been a great option for the Black Caps.
New Zealand has always struggled to find game-changers down the order, and that’s where Holder would have changed the dimension of the team. He can be a match winner on seaming tracks with his accurate bowling, and he also has the ability to bat on tough surfaces.&nbsp;With Holder in their team, the Black Caps would have won a lot of games in the sub-continent, as he is also a good player of spin.
There are various players who have been linchpins of their side, but their services always went under the radar. It is true that all these cricketers have been pillars of their team, but they were always criticized for wrong reasons, and that’s why they would have fared better in other teams.
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Cricket is a sport where various individuals combine their effort in order to bring glory to their nation. A cricket team consists of 11 players, Avengers who will try to protect their turf at any cost with their superpowers. Like Avengers, players also have a contrasting personality, and each of them has different roles in their troupe. Unfortunately, there are some superheroes, cricketers who get overshadowed by others in the team, and they don&#8217;t receive enough credit for their gallantry.
Over the years, various cricketers have made their nation proud either with the bat or ball. There have been stars who represented their country for a long time, and during their journey, they were praised and criticized in equal measure. Sometimes players had wonderful careers for their respective teams, but their deeds were never acknowledged enough. By looking at their contributions one can easily say that, if they were in a different international set-up, the cricketing saga would have been diverse.
The following list explains five players who deserved a better international team :
<h3>Rahul Dravid &#8211; England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274473" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-1.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274473" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The former Indian skipper is one of the greats of the game, and his achievements are even revered by the foreign cricketers. He is an epitome of excellence, and his records are incomparable. Often hailed as the Wall of India, he has played some awe-inspiring innings for his side. Rahul has played 164 tests and 344 ODIs for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-to-definitely-make-world-cup-semi-finals-says-chaminda-vaas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Men in Blue</a> and has piled over 24,000 runs. Currently, he is shaping the future of Indian cricket but during his playing days, his heroics went unnoticed most of the time, as there were other superstars in the team.
Unlike other players in Indian history, Rahul Dravid always kept his team ahead of himself. He has a watertight technique against new ball which is the norm for classic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-injury-scare-for-englands-jason-roy-ahead-of-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a> batsmen and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great addition to the Three Lions. The legend has a striking connection with England, as he made his debut against them, and most of his memorable innings came at the Home of Cricket.
Dravid has smashed 8 of his international tons in England. The Brits always needed a calm head in pressure situations, and Dravid&#8217;s cricketing brain would have helped them immensely. For England, the No.3 position in batting has always been a headache, and that&#8217;s why Rahul would have been a perfect solution for them.

<h3>Shakib Al Hasan &#8211; Windies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_290422" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-290422" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-290422" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-2.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-290422" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The all-rounder from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-bangladesh-squad-fixtures-venue-and-match-timing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> is the most talented cricketer to have emerged from the land of rivers. Shakib is currently leading the Bangla Tigers in Tests and T20s. He has given match winning performances for his team on a regular basis, and sometimes he has dragged his side to victory alone. He has represented the Bangladesh team in 320 games in which he has scored over 9,000 runs, and has picked up 435 wickets.
The all-rounder has always been criticized by his cricket board for his commitment issues, and temperament in big games which is really sad to see. Shakib is one of the most decorated all-rounders to have played this game, as he always walked out for his team in tough times. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-windies-to-reach-world-cup-semis-consistency-is-key-says-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windies</a> never had a quality spin all-rounder and that&#8217;s why Shakib would be a perfect fit for the Caribbean side.
The team from Bangladesh have always struggled on slow and low pitches. Shakib has always enjoyed playing on Windies surfaces and his average is around 45 in ODIs and Tests combined. He plays attacking cricket most of the times which is a style similar to the Windies. He is an all-rounder in the true sense, and Windies would have won many games on their sub-continent trips if Shakib was in their team, as he can be a lethal weapon on such tracks.

<h3>Shoaib Malik &#8211; India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_291305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-291305" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-291305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291305" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The all-rounder has been a valuable gem for his side as he has always plied his trade according to the needs of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mohammad-amir-s-entry-in-the-pakistan-world-cup-squad-still-possible-as-per-the-captain-and-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> cricket. He burst into the scene as a decent lower order batsman who can bowl a bit of off-spin but quickly raised through the ranks as the side was struggling with contributions at the top. Till now he has played 417 games in which he has scored 12,000 runs and scalped 216 wickets and the numbers are really praiseworthy.
Shoaib Malik was never treated well by the PCB and they also banned him for a year citing his negative influence on the side. Malik is a fighting cricketer, as he always looks for opportunities to show his class and currently he is serving the role of No.4 in Pakistan team. Malik is a dangerous player on true wickets and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great addition to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/five-foreign-players-who-can-fit-into-the-current-indian-playing-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> set-up.
The cricketer has a special bond with India as his better-half is from this country, and professionally also he loved to play against the Men in Blue, as he has scored 1,800 runs in just 41 ODI games. Apart from Yuvraj Singh, India never had an all-rounder who can bat at top of the order. If Malik would have played for India, the team would have won many overseas matches, as he provides a great balance to the side. Malik possesses exceptional finishing skills and the partnership of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-cricketer-served-country-better-than-ms-dhoni-says-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>-Shoaib Malik would have been a treat to watch.

<h3>Ryan Ten Doeschate &#8211; Afghanistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_137629" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-137629" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-137629" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ryan-ten-Doeschate.jpg" alt="Ryan ten Doeschate" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-137629" class="wp-caption-text">Essex&#8217;s Ryan ten Doeschate. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ryan is considered to be one of the finest players from non-test playing nations. The cricketer was the pioneer of Netherlands cricket, as he contributed immensely to that nation by representing them in two 50-over World Cup. He played 46 games in which he scored 1,800 runs. Along with his batting skills, Doeschate was valuable with his bowling, as he has scalped 68 international wickets.
The Netherlands cricketer was also the first player from the associate nation who got picked in the IPL, and he represented KKR in 29 games. Ryan is a great example of an underdog who never gives up. He has traded his services all around the world, as he has been playing various T20 leagues including the first edition of Afghanistan Premier League (APL). <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/harsha-bhogle-isnt-sure-if-afghanistan-picked-enough-bowlers-in-their-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> always needed a finisher in their line-up and that&#8217;s why they would have loved to have a player like Ryan.
In recent times Afghan cricket has been achieving new heights with their top-order batsmen and spinners but they never had a good player in their middle-order. Doeschate can be a valuable asset for the Asian team as he is a recognized all-rounder who can bat in middle overs and his medium-fast bowling would have been a boon for them. If Ryan would have played for Afghanistan, the team would have benefited immensely, as he the experience of playing against big nations.

<h3>Jason Holder &#8211; New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_285989" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-285989" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-285989" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-285989" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The current Windies skipper is a staunch cricketer for his side, as he stood up for the island nation during tough times. Recently he has again injected life into the Caribbean team with his passion and never-say-die attitude. Jason Holder has played 138 games for his nation in which he has scored 3,100 runs and picked up 220 wickets. From the last couple of years, he has been considered as the most valuable all-rounder around the globe and his rankings in the ICC charts prove it.
Holder has a great cricketing brain, and his contributions to Windies cricket can never be forgotten, but he has always been criticized by the cricket experts for his lack of belief in his skills. Jason is a tough character, and from the last 3 years, he has been the guiding light for the Windies team. He has a calm-headed personality which is a quality associated with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australias-nicola-hancock-and-new-zealands-hayley-jensen-enter-the-wedlock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> players and that&#8217;s why he would have been a great option for the Black Caps.
New Zealand has always struggled to find game-changers down the order, and that&#8217;s where Holder would have changed the dimension of the team. He can be a match winner on seaming tracks with his accurate bowling, and he also has the ability to bat on tough surfaces. With Holder in their team, the Black Caps would have won a lot of games in the sub-continent, as he is also a good player of spin.
There are various players who have been linchpins of their side, but their services always went under the radar. It is true that all these cricketers have been pillars of their team, but they were always criticized for wrong reasons, and that&#8217;s why they would have fared better in other teams.
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There are various players who have been linchpins of their side, but their services always went under the radar.

5 players who deserved better international teams

Cricket is a sport where various individuals combine their effort in order to bring glory to their nation. A cricket team consists of 11 players