5 Indian cricketing careers that never really took off

Shikhar Mahalwala | 21/08/2016

4) Parthiv Patel

The 'kid', Parthiv Patel
The ‘kid’, Parthiv Patel

 

Parthiv Patel here symbolizes every wicket keeping batsman who was struck by the Dhoni-phenomenon. Be it Dinesh Karthik, Pathiv Patel or Wriddhiman Saha, none of them could get a consistent position in the national team because Dhoni was doing wonders. To cement your position, strong batting skills were required; which for wicket keepers is a second priority. This meant that Dhoni went from rags to riches and the queue never moved.

He did do well in the limited opportunities he got and came into the lime light. But his performances later in Ranji and IPL were not good enough.

Post Edited By: Utkarsh Bhatla
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Shikhar Mahalwala

Hey! I am a cricket lover and an analyzer. While pursuing my MBA I felt an urge to pen down my love and that is what makes me come here. Feel free to ping me anytime. :)

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