Top 3 forgotten cricket legends

In the rich history of cricket, several legends have graced the pitch and given remarkable performances. While most legends leave a lasting impact on the game, some greats gradually disappear from the conversation.

Their records and contributions remain impressive, but their names are mentioned far less often than they deserve. Here are the top three forgotten cricket legends:

1. Damien Martyn

Damien Martyn is touted as one of the most elegant batters of his generation. However, his achievements were overshadowed as he was a part of the star-studded Australian team.

A key member of Australia's dominant side in the early 2000s, Martyn played an integral part in Australia’s success in both Tests and ODIs. He scored a memorable 88* (84) in the ODI World Cup 2003 final.

The right-handed batter was Australia’s highest run scorer during their Champions Trophy 2006 triumph as well as their historic Test series win in India in 2004. He finished his career with 4,406 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 46.37, including 13 centuries. He was equally effective in ODIs, accumulating 5,346 runs in 208 matches.

2. Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina's name has often been overshadowed by India's modern batting superstars, but his contribution to Indian cricket was immense. Raina was one of India's most dependable limited-overs players during the 2000s.

He etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Indian batter to score centuries in all three formats. He also played a key role in India's 2011 World Cup victory, playing crucial knocks in the quarter-final against Australia and the semi-final against Pakistan.

3. Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss captained England through one of the most successful periods in their Test history. He had a remarkable start to his Test career, averaging 60 in his first year in the red-ball format. He also played a key role in England’s historic 2-1 Ashes triumph in 2005, scoring two centuries during the series.

As captain, he left a lasting legacy in England cricket as he led them to regain the Ashes in 2009 and also to a historic win in Australia in 2010-11, winning the series 3-1.

Under his leadership, England became the number-one Test team for the first time in their history. Strauss remains one of England's most successful captains, yet his achievements are often overlooked.