5 lesser-known names that helped their teams to World Cup glory

#2 Craig Kieswetter

After the 2010 World T20I, he became somewhat popular—largely thanks to his wonderful display for the England team. Before going to the tournament, however, only keen county cricket watchers and addicts of the game named International Cricket Captain knew of his existence.

And there was a reason why he shot to fame after that particular tournament.

Like Jos Buttler has done in this tournament, smashing the bowlers out of the park, Craig Kieswetter followed a similar footprint. He went after every bowling line-up that he faced and he did so without any fear.

Daredevil is known as the ‘man without fear’ for his vigilant acts despite being blind. Kieswetter could be labelled the same, though he has eyes. In that World Cup, he never got out without getting a start and his best performance came in the final against Australia.

Chasing a target of 148, Kieswetter made no attempts to play slowly and settle down as he played a blazing innings of 63 off just 49 balls—helping England win their first World Cup in cricket.