#3 Jesse Ryder (New Zealand) – Runs: 1362, Wickets: 12

Although there were concerns regarding his weight, Jesse Ryder started his ODI career on an impressive note. He struck 79* runs in just his second match to help New Zealand chase a total against England. The southpaw made three tons, and he contributed frequently with the ball. However, it was the controversies that played a hurdle in his career. But the 2014 opportunity against India was probably his last chance. He was given five games, but Ryder did not score more than 20 runs in a single game. 

#4 Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – Runs: 2605, Average: 32.56

The first-ever Pakistani player to score a century across the formats, from his youth days itself, Ahmed Shehzad was expected to become a good player. In fact, for his 81-game career so far, a record of 14 fifties and six centuries is actually not bad. However, in the last five games, Shehzad had scored only 28 runs and the selectors lost trust in him. Compared with Virat Kohli concerning both looks and batting skills initially, Shehzad’s ban due to a doping test failure was a black spot in his career. 

#5 L Balaji (India) – Wickets: 34, Average – 39.52

L Balaji is also one of the cricketers who witnessed a great start to their careers in ODI cricket. Although he was impressive in Tests initially, Balaji also did well in the ODIs. One of his famous games includes the four-wicket haul that he took against Australia in 2004.

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However, in 2005, a stress fracture almost put Balaji’s career in jeopardy. For three years, he did not play cricket. Later, around 2008, he executed a comeback, albeit with a remodeled action. Unfortunately, from India’s perspective, this move did not yield great dividends. He played one more ODI in 2009 and never returned to the 50-over squad.