5 players who revived their careers after major setbacks

Shane Warne
Shane Warne in his early days

#4 Marlon Samuels

ICC World Twenty20 India 2016: Final - England v West Indies
Samuels celebrating win in ICC World Twenty20 India 2016: Final

Talented West Indian all-rounder, Marlon Samuels has been in the thick of conflict since the start of his career in 2000. A big hitting right-hand batsmen and a slow off spinner, Samuels has been pivotal for his nation and has heavily been a part of their recent success.

Samuels has been in and out of the national squad with topsy-turvy performances and suspect bowling action issues, which have troubled the player throughout his career.

The West Indian was banned from the game on two separate occasions for a six month and one year period respectively before his action was passed off as legal with the new 15-degree limit rule implemented by the ICC.

Samuels was awarded the man of the match award in both of his country's T20 World Cup final triumphs, in 2012 and 2016. Two sensational, calm and composed innings in tight pressure situations from Samuels helped guide his team and nation to two WC victories and restore West Indies image as a big cricketing nation.

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