5 cricketers whose 'bad boy' image kept them out of the team

#4 Jesse Ryder (New Zealand)

Jesse Ryder has been one of the most notorious bad boys of cricket

Jesse Ryder has been very quick in gaining the ‘bad boy’ reputation in world cricket. Ever since he was drafted into the New Zealand side in the year 2008, Ryder has frequently fallen into trouble for his activities off the field, mainly due to a serious drinking problem.

The first major incident in his career took place soon after an ODI series against England when he got involved in a drunken brawl at a bar and managed to hurt his hand. Ryder was found guilty of verbally abusing the staff of the hospital he had been taken to and was not only asked to apologize for his actions but also banned for three months.

In 2013, the bulky New Zealander hit another roadblock thanks to a career-threatening assault outside a Christchurch bar which lead to him going into a coma. He made a brief return to the international cricket areana post his recovery, but yet again he put himself into jeapordy for a late night drinking session.

This time though, Ryder had to suffer dire consequences as went on to be dropped from the national squad and has still not been considered for any future involvement with New Zealand cricket.

Career started - 5 February 2008, T20I debut

Last international match - ODI match vs India, 31 January 2014