5 high-profile players who failed to perform in 2025

Published - 07 Jan 2026, 16:10 IST | Updated - 07 Jan 2026, 16:14 IST

The year 2025 saw some exhilarating performances from star players as well as talented youngsters. There were several marquee events and bilateral series which produced riveting action between bat and ball. However, some experienced stalwarts failed to do justice to their potential.

In this article, let's look at some big names who could not deliver the kind of performances expected from them in the year gone by.

Glenn Maxwell had a dismal outing in 2025. The star all-rounder had a forgettable time during the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he scored just 48 runs from seven matches and picked just four wickets. He was slightly better in international cricket but nowhere near his best.

He scored only 40 runs at an average of 20 in four ODIs, while he played 10 T20Is matches, aggregating 171 runs at an average of 21.37 and a strike rate of 169.30. He fared better with the ball, bagging two and six wickets in ODIs and T20Is, respectively.