- Kyle Abbott:
Undoubtedly the most shocking name in this list, is that of Abbott. Barely a couple of months ago, Abbott bowled South Africa to a famous victory at Hobart, which sealed the series against Australia. With 39 wickets in just 11 games at a stunning bowling average of 22.71, Abbott wasn’t just another pacer. The right arm pacer felt the uneasiness around him in the cricketing circles when the racial policies became evident. The fact that he was overlooked for the 2015 World Cup semi final against New Zealand, well cost the Proteas the game, and the tournament.