Top 10 Indian Cricketers Who Faded Away All Of Sudden; Vinod Kambli To Prithvi Shaw

Forgotten Indian Cricketers:  In the world of cricket, many cricketers enter the game with enormous talent only to fade away, leaving fans wondering what went wrong with their careers. Some of these cricketers have amazing potential and achieve early success, but for many reasons—including injuries, loss of form, or off-field issues—they are unable to keep their place in the squad.

Vinod Kambli is one of those fierce cricketers in 1990 whose presence on the field was enough to make shivers of the rival team. However, Currently, his news is coming that he is in critical condition at the Thane's Akruti Hospital, Pune. However, Some reports say that he is stable early now and is under observation. He faded from cricket due to his health issues and inconsistent behaviour.

Simultaneously, rising cricketers like Prithvi Shaw and Manish Pandey took an exit from cricket all of a sudden due to some reason. Here is the list of the top 10 Indian cricketers whose start was so fierce but faded all of a sudden.

Top 10 Indian Cricketers Who Faded Away All Of Sudden

1. Vinod kambli

Known for his flamboyant batting, Vinod Kambli had a sensational start, scoring two double centuries early in his Test career. However, his inconsistent bhaviour, injuries and outside-the-ground controversies led to his downfall.

2. S Sreesanth

S Sreesanth was extremely famous for energy, whether it was a passionate celebration or fiery bowling. Sreesanth was a part of two winning teams - India's T20 World Cup squad in 2007 and the ODI World Cup squad in 2011. However, controversies regarding his involvement in a match-fixing scandal brought his downfall. He also participated in Bigg Boss 12.

3. Prithvi Shaw

Once believed as the next big name in Indian cricket, Shaw's career has been slowed down by his fitness issues, erratic performance and off-field controversies. Recently, in the IPL auction for 2025, he was not even sold for a basic price. He would have risen to become one of the greatest players of all time.

4. Mayank Aggarwal

A high-run scorer in domestic cricket, Mayank Agarwal started off with a bang in Test cricket which included a double century. However, low scores and fierce competition kept him out of the playing XI.

5. Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey is the first Indian player to make a century in the IPL. He delighted everyone by showing his brief flashes of brilliance, but he could not secure a place in the national squad due to the fearsome competition and inconsistencies within.

6. Murli Vijay

Once a dependable Test opener for India, Vijay excelled in overseas conditions. However, his form dipped drastically, and with younger players emerging, he found himself out of the team.

7. Vijay Shankar

Although called a "three-dimensional player" by the selectors, Vijay Shankar's performances in the 2019 World Cup could not set the record up to the mark. After that, Very few opportunities have seen him and dim his light even further.

8. Karun Nair

Karun Nair was the only second Indian cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket, scoring 303 runs. But later there was a significant dip in his form. He couldn't cement his position in the lineup and very soon disappeared off the scene.

9. Jogindar sharma

After playing that famous last over at the 2007 T20 World Cup final, his career faded with time. A few chances here and there, coupled with injuries, finished off an international career before it could be considered a career.

10. Varun Aaron

Recognised for his fast speed, Aaron encountered many injuries that hampered his career. Though there have been some signs of sparking brilliance, he has been hampered by poor consistency and fitness.

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