5 great Indian off-spinners who could really spin the ball

#5 Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has etched out his name amongst one of the most decorated Indian bowlers in recent times

Ever since he first burst onto the scene, Ravichandran Ashwin has been India's main strike bowler for some time now. Unlike his predecessors, Ashwin lacks a clear partner-in-crime as the likes of Ravindra Jadeja or Amit Mishra have only enjoyed moderate success at times while bowling alongside him.

This has left Ashwin more of a one man force when it comes to the spin department. But he has shouldered the responsibility remarkably, often running through oppositions single-handedly. He has been the fastest among Indians to get to 150 Test wickets and has a long, bright career ahead of him.

The best thing about Ashwin is that he has been as phenomenal in the other two formats making him the go-to bowler for the captain across all formats for India. The fact that he still manages to pick wickets even when batsmen are trying to just play him out makes him extraordinary. Much of India's success in the next decade will depend on this lanky off-spinner from Tamil Nadu.