Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien wrote his name into Irish cricketing lore with a magical innings against England on a balmy March evening in Bangalore. Entering the fray with his team 106-4 - and soon 111-5 - in pursuit of England's 327, he hit six huge sixes in a 50-ball century - the fastest in World Cup history - to set up a historic three-wicket win. It was the highest successful run chase in World Cup history and imbued new urgency into Ireland's claims for greater opportunities against Test-playing sides.

Playing role: Allrounder
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium-fast

Current ODI Ranking:  43
Highest Ranking:  28
Highest score: 142 (ODIs) 42* (T20Is)
Best bowling: 4/13 (ODIs) 3/35 (T20Is)
Last three performances: 24 runs – 2/90, 48 runs – 1/95, 50 runs – 2/61

Virat Kohli

A typical modern-day cricketer, Virat Kohli plays his game aggressively, bares his emotions loudly in public, yet retains the element of maturity that forms an integral part of every good and great player. Anil Kumble said he had thought hard before calling Kohli the best under-22 player in international cricket - that would rate as perhaps the best compliments he has received. It is also proof of Kohli's transformation as a player.

Playing role: Middle-order batsman
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium

Current ODI Ranking: 3

Highest Ranking:  1 - ( 30/10/2013 )
Highest score: 169 (Tests) 183 (ODIs) 78* (T20Is)
Best bowling: 1/15 (ODIs) 1/13 (T20Is)
Last three performances: 33 runs, 33* runs, 46 runs