They are legends but they never got to touch the World Cup trophy. Check list of 10 such players.
Graeme Smith was an inspiration captain for South Africa who won many tournaments, except the elusive World Cup.
NZ captain Brendon McCullum took the team to final in 2015 but Australia beat them.
Sourav Ganguly was very close to holding the trophy in 2003 but India lost to Australia in the final.
Brian Lara, West Indian captain and legend, never got to touch the silverware.
One of the greatest all-rounders ever, Jacques Kallis never won the World Cup.
Rahul Dravid retired without winning a World Cup medal.
Who can forget the visuals of a shattered AB de Villiers after loss in 2015 semis.
Shaun Pollock was in tears when SA got knocked out of 2003 World Cup.
India spin-bowling legend's last World Cup saw a terrible result in 2007 with India getting knocked out in first round.
The former Pakistan paceman Waqar Younis led Men In Green in 2003 but could not qualify for semis even.