There are few legends who reached the peak of fame but never tasted the World Cup trophy

The Dhaka Times Desk Today's event features some legends who have reached the pinnacle of fame but never tasted the World Cup trophy.

Hoisting the World Cup trophy is a huge joy for those who play for the country. But many players don't get that chance even after getting fame. There are also such cases. Ruled the world cricket with Pratap. Again, the number of players who have not seen victory is not less even though there are many influences throughout the cricket career. And so they are unlucky not to win the title. Many legendary cricketers have ended their careers with the regret of not winning the World Cup. Today's report highlights those cricketers who could not win the World Cup.

Sourav Ganguly, India

Sourav Ganguly's captaincy changed the face of Indian cricket. He brought a fierce fighting spirit into the team. But still he could not win the World Cup. India reached the final of the World Cup in 2003 under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. But lost to Australia in the end. In 2007, India was eliminated from the group stage, but in 1999, this maharaja of Kolkata created a record with a huge partnership of 318 runs with Rahul Dabrid against Sri Lanka. Sourav Ganguly played an innings of 183 runs in that match. Sourav Ganguly played in 1999, 2003 and 2007 World Cups.

Brian Lara, West Indies

Brian Lara is called the Godfather of Cricket. Who is considered as the most talented batsman of all time. He impressed cricket fans worldwide with his beautiful batting, but he did not win the World Cup title. In 1996, West Indies lost by just four runs in the semi-finals. He played the last innings of his career in the World Cup organized in his country in 2007. This cricketer was run out by scoring 22 runs against England. Brian Lara played in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007 World Cups.

Saeed Anwar, Pakistan

There is no one who does not know Saeed Anwar of Pakistan. He could not win the World Cup despite rising to the ultimate peak of fame. This aggressive opening batsman will be remembered for a long time in cricket history. Before the start of the T20 era, Saeed Anwar's strike rate was in the 80s. His innings of 194 runs against India held the record for the highest individual runs in ODI cricket for a long time. In '96, his team was knocked out in the quarter-finals against India. Pakistan could not win the title even after reaching the final in the 1999 World Cup. Saeed Anwar played in 1996, 1999 and 2003 World Cup.

Jacques Kallis, South Africa

One of the greatest all-rounders of all time is Jacques Kallis of South Africa. Despite the fame, he has a burnt forehead like South Africa. Although he got everything in the account of personal achievements, he did not get any World Cup. In 1999 and 2007, his team lost in the semi-finals.

Rahul Dravid, India

Another one who has not won the World Cup is Indian legend Rahul Dravid, also known as 'The Wall'. Rahul Dravid played in 1999, 2003 and 2007 World Cup. In 2003, his team reached the final but were denied the title by Australia.

Waqar Yunus, Pakistan

Pakistan's Waqar Younis is another unlucky cricketer in the list of legends who could not win the World Cup. The pace star missed the 1992 Australia World Cup due to injury. But Pakistan won the title because of service. Then in 1996, Pakistan had to leave after losing against India in the quarter finals. In 1999, England lost to Australia in the final of the World Cup and this formidable pacer had to be deprived of the title.

Anil Kumble, India

Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble took ten wickets in one innings against Pakistan in Delhi Test in 1999. He didn't even get the World Cup trophy.

Curtly Ambrose, West Indies

West Indies pacer Kurtley Ambrose is an example of aggressive pace bowling in cricket history. He was a terror to batsmen throughout his career. But he also did not win the World Cup title. In 1996, his team left after losing to Australia in the semi-finals.