10 Cricket Legends Who Never Won ODI World Cup

They are legends but they never got to touch the World Cup trophy. Check list of 10 such players.

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 01, 2023

Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith was an inspiration captain for South Africa who won many tournaments, except the elusive World Cup.

Brendon McCullum

NZ captain Brendon McCullum took the team to final in 2015 but Australia beat them.

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly was very close to holding the trophy in 2003 but India lost to Australia in the final.

Brian Lara

Brian Lara, West Indian captain and legend, never got to touch the silverware.

Jacques Kallis

One of the greatest all-rounders ever, Jacques Kallis never won the World Cup.

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid retired without winning a World Cup medal.

AB de Villiers

Who can forget the visuals of a shattered AB de Villiers after loss in 2015 semis.

Shaun Pollock

Shaun Pollock was in tears when SA got knocked out of 2003 World Cup.

Anil Kumble

India spin-bowling legend's last World Cup saw a terrible result in 2007 with India getting knocked out in first round.

Waqar Younis

The former Pakistan paceman Waqar Younis led Men In Green in 2003 but could not qualify for semis even.

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