Cricket’s Most Curious Decisions: When Legends Were Dropped Despite Scoring Big
In cricket, scoring centuries, double hundreds, or even triple hundreds is usually a ticket to glory, praise, and an assured spot on the team. Yet history reveals some fascinating—and somewhat puzzling—exceptions. Imagine reaching your highest-ever Test score or even a triple century, only to find yourself dropped from the next match!
Yes, it happened. Not just once, but multiple times, involving cricketing legends no less. Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Ken Barrington, and notably, a batsman who scored a rare triple century—each found himself controversially sidelined right after stellar performances.
How could this happen? Why did selectors drop players who seemingly did everything right? In this intriguing dive into cricket history, we explore these extraordinary incidents, highlighting the fa...