Vinod Kambli to Prithvi Shaw: Top Indian cricketers who disappeared all of sudden

In cricket, numerous players burst onto the scene with immense talent, only to fade away, leaving fans questioning what derailed their careers. Many of these cricketers display great potential and experience early triumphs, but due to various factors, such as injuries, dips in form, or off-field troubles. They struggled to maintain their place in the team.

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Vinod Kambli to Prithvi Shaw: Top Indian cricketers who disappeared all of sudden

In cricket, numerous players burst onto the scene with immense talent, only to fade away, leaving fans questioning what derailed their careers. Many of these cricketers display great potential and experience early triumphs, but due to various factors, such as injuries, dips in form, or off-field troubles. They struggled to maintain their place in the team.

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Vinod Kambli

Vinod Kambli, renowned for his aggressive batting, made a remarkable beginning to his career with two double centuries in his early Test matches. However, his erratic behavior, recurring injuries, and off-field controversies contributed to his decline.

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S. Sreesanth

S. Sreesanth gained immense popularity for his vibrant energy, whether through his spirited celebrations or aggressive bowling. He was part of two victorious teams - India's T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2007 and the ODI World Cup-winning squad in 2011. However, his career took a downturn following controversies surrounding his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal. He also appeared on the reality show Bigg Boss 12.

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Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal, a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket, made an impressive start to his Test career, including a double century. However, a series of low scores and intense competition for spots led to him being sidelined from the playing XI.

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Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey became the first Indian player to score a century in the IPL. While he occasionally showcased moments of brilliance, he struggled to maintain a consistent place in the national team due to intense competition and his own lack of consistency.

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Murali Vijay

A reliable Test opener for India in the past, Vijay thrived in foreign conditions. However, his form significantly declined, and with the rise of younger talents, he was eventually dropped from the team.

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Vijay Shankar

Despite being labeled a "three-dimensional player" by the selectors, Vijay Shankar's performances in the 2019 World Cup fell short of expectations. Since then, he has had limited opportunities, further diminishing his chances of making an impact.

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Karun Nair

Karun Nair became only the second Indian cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket, making 303 runs. However, his form later saw a sharp decline, and he struggled to secure a spot in the team, eventually fading from the spotlight.

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Joginder Sharma

After his iconic performance in the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup, his career gradually declined. A few opportunities came his way, but persistent injuries ended his international journey before it could truly take off.

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Varun Aaron

Known for his pace, Aaron's career was plagued by numerous injuries that hindered his progress. While there were occasional glimpses of brilliance, his lack of consistency and fitness issues held him back.

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Prithvi Shaw

Once regarded as the future star of Indian cricket, Prithvi Shaw's career has been hindered by fitness problems, inconsistent performances, and off-field issues. Recently, in the 2025 IPL auction, he went unsold even at the base price. He had the potential to become one of the game's greatest players.

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Vinod Kambli to Prithvi Shaw: Top Indian cricketers who disappeared all of sudden