Manjrekar is remembered for some of his gutsy knocks against some good bowling attacks, in a relatively short international career.
Murali Vijay and Robin Uthappa face important challenges. Vijay is a dasher in T20 cricket and a dependable batsman in Tests. Somehow, he has flattered to deceive in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Ganguly was one of the big figures in Indian cricket, a man who changed the face often a controversial one.
Though Michael Bevan made a name as a clinical finisher in the bygone past, Dhoni revolutionised the approach to chasing and has surpassed the Australian with his remarkable feats.
There were many cricketers who graced the highest stage in the bygone era, who slipped into financial woes once their playing days were behind them.
Wright was one of the leading batsmen for New Zealand, but is best remembered for his tenure as India coach in the early 2000s.
Bedser was an influential medium-pacer for England after World War II and was at one time, Test cricket’s leading wicket-taker.
Richard Hadlee, born on July 3, 1951, is one of the greatest all-rounders the world has seen.
Devendra Bishoo, the West Indies leg-spinner, fell by the wayside after a dream start to his international career in 2011.
Tailenders have often been a source of amusement with the bat. History is replete with batsmen who have been gloriously inept wielding the willow.