3 Indian Cricketers who might have played their last Test match

Indian cricket at the moment is blessed with a certain young crop of boys moving through the ranks in the domestic circuit and calling for their selection at the highest level in the national team. However, it is not that easy to crack a spot in the Indian team, given the amount of competition, which in turn brings quality for the senior team.

Though there are many veterans who are still in a race to stage a comeback in the national team. However, the chances for them sound bleak. They are not only in a race against time but even against the young blood to stay in contention for a spot in the national team.

The likes of Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Amit Mishra and many others, have enjoyed their bit of success during their prime but still haven't let off the hope as they continue to inspire themselves before bidding a final goodbye to the game of cricket.

Let's take a look at some of the cricketers who might have missed the bus for any further comebacks in the national team in Test matches:

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#3. Yuvraj Singh

One of India's best ODI player, Yuvraj Singh in nearing the twilight in his career. Though he is out of the national team, he still harbors hope of representing India in World Cup 2019.

Yuvraj staged a comeback in the Indian team in 2016 on the back of his consistent run in the domestic circuit and was a regular until the Champions Trophy in 2017. There was no doubt that flow and the swing of his bat was never the same as compared to the days when he started playing for India.

With age not being on his side, the 36-year old is too far away from a selection in Test cricket. His last Test match appearance for India came against England at Eden Gardens in 2012. However, many believe that it is time for him to draw curtains over his 16-year long cricketing career. He will always be remembered for his dream World Cup campaign. His all-round performance helped India lift the World Cup after 28 long years.

#2. Harbhajan Singh

The Turbanator of Indian cricket, Harbhajan Singh rose to the occasion when he dented the Aussies with a record-breaking 32 wickets in India's home series win in 2001. Singh, whose career began in 1998 but not with great promise, had shown glimpses of his talent to eventually get the backing of his then skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Bhajji, as he is usually called as, was India's reliable spinner along with Anil Kumble at the turn of the millennium.

With a total of 417 Test wickets, Harbhajan finds himself third in the list of leading wicket-takers for India after Kumble and Kapil Dev. His contributions in some of India's inspiring victories at home saw him counted in the same breath as some of his great contemporaries.

However, the off-spinner played his last Test match for India way back in 2015 at Galle against Sri Lanka. It is a well-known fact that the 38-year old is no way near to make a return to India's Test squad. While Ashwin and Jadeja have established themselves as India's frontline spinners in Tests, the domestic circuit is brimming with some exceptional talents to carry India's spin legacy forward in future.

#1. Gautam Gambhir

India's prolific left-handed opener, Gautam Gambhir has failed to make a Test return ever since he was shown the way out of the Test team pertaining to his repeated failures.

Gambhir, who has shared some of the most memorable opening stands with his state partner Virender Sehwag, was one of India's most consistent batsmen during his prime. His ability to score runs on some of the difficult tracks helped him with the ICC Test Player in 2009.

However, ever since 2014, when Gambhir failed miserably in Test matches in England, he has been sidelined due to lack of runs. While the 36-year old is one of the most determined cricketers to ever play the game- he still holds the same passion for the game, it seems that the road is little too far for him to make an inspiring return for India in whites.

He last made an appearance vs England in 2016 at Rajkot in India's jaw-dropping series victory over the visitors by 4-0. It seems that Gambhir has had his bit of success for India and is time to bid adieu to the game that has given him National recognition.