#10YearChallenge: How the face of Indian cricket has changed in the last 10 years

Evolution of Indian cricket in the last 10 years

The fast bowlers have become the new heroes for India

Increased number of overseas Test wins

Since 2009, India has won a total of 18 away Test matches, 2 each in Australia, England, South Africa, and Bangladesh, one in New Zealand, 3 in West Indies and 6 in Sri Lanka.

During this period, India has won Test series in all the above countries except in South Africa. Moreover, even in overseas losses, the margin of defeats was minimal. This is a remarkable achievement and a huge advancement in the journey of the Indian cricket team.

The emergence of a pace attack

The biggest evolution that has happened in Indian Cricket in the last 10 years is the emergence of an army of fast bowlers. India at present has Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed and Mohammad Siraj in its ranks.

Ishant, Shami, and Bumrah broke the 34 years old record by claiming a total of 131 wickets in 2018. More than the number of wickets, the trio has instigated the fear of God in the minds of the opposition batsmen. For once, the Indian fans are delighted to witness the opposition batsmen face the music.