Meet star cricketer, he was known as second Virender Sehwag, alcohol destroyed his career like Vinod Kambli, his name is…

Edited By : Ansh Sharma | Mar 31, 2025, 02:28 PM IST

Published On Mar 31, 2025, 02:28 PM IST

Last UpdatedMar 31, 2025, 02:28 PM IST

Jesse Ryder, who was once compared to Sehwag, saw his promising career fade due to alcohol, much like Kambli.

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Jesse-Ryder

Jesse Ryder: New Zealand Cricket’s Lost Star

Jesse Ryder, a powerful left-handed opener, was compared to Virendra Sehwag. However, despite his potential, his career was overshadowed by off-field struggles, preventing him from reaching greater heights in international cricket.

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A Rapid rise, an Unexpected Fall

Ryder made a double century in just his eight match, however, his rising career was overshadowed by controvery and addiction

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The Party Boy

Ryder was a party boy, often missing team meetings and disciplinary actions. This cycle repeated throughout his career.

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Jesse Ryder

A Brutal attack and coma

In 2013, a violent attack left Ryder with severe head injuries, putting him in a coma. His road to recovery was tough and prolonged.

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Ryder’s return to final international series

After his recovery, Ryder made a brief comeback to internatinal cricket in 2014 feauring against India. However, this turned out to be his last series.

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Ryder’s International career statistics

Ryder featured in all three format, scoring 1362 ODI runs and 1269 tests at a average of 40.