In this glorious sport, we often associate the phrase “unsung hero” with an individual who has been an extremely vital cog in the success garnered by a team, but hasn’t been a centre of attention in the limelight. Over the years, several interesting cases of individuals can be understood, who have been the unsung heroes for their respective sides at a time when they were needed the most.
2016 was one such year, where several unsung heroes came to the fore, as a courtesy of some extremely consistent and vital performances. In this article, we thereby pay a rich tribute to those unsung heroes, who definitely deserve more attention for their contributions.