5 bowlers who were dominant for a short span of time

3. Nathan Bracken (Australia)

Bracken was one of the best ODI bowlers at one point

Left-arm seamer Nathan Bracken had a moderately successful ODI career for Australia which saw him claim 174 wickets in 116 matches at an average of just over 24. He also played for his country in 5 Tests but was unable to create much of an impression. Apart from that, Bracken also played 19 T20Is in Australian colours.

The New South Wales played his best cricket from 2006 to 2008, a time when he was considered to be among the best in the 50-over format. Bracken picked up 113 wickets during this phase and contributed majorly to Australia’s 2006 Champions Trophy and 2007 World Cup triumphs.

In the year 2009, though, his performance dropped and he could muster just 26 wickets in 24 ODIs. To add to it, recurring knee injuries also plagued his career and Bracken was unable to find his way back to international cricket.