#1. Sheldon Jackson, Saurashtra
Sheldon Jackson (Source: Twitter)
Despite his phenomenal performances in the Ranji Trophy, Saurashtra’s wicketkeeper-batter, Sheldon Jackson, aged 37, continues to elude the Indian Team call-up. Jackson, in the ongoing Ranji season, amassed 348 runs in 8 innings at an average of 43.50, including notable knocks of 116 runs against Rajasthan.
In the previous Ranji Trophy, he played a pivotal role in his team’s championship win by scoring 588 runs in 15 innings at an average of 39.20. Despite consistently proving his mettle, Jackson faces stiff competition from players like KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul, resulting in his continued absence from the national squad. The seasoned cricketer’s journey exemplifies the challenges of breaking into a fiercely competitive Indian lineup.
