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Indian bowlers have come a long way. They have become more adaptable and reliable, one main reason being their improved fitness. India now have a set of bowlers who are ready for the big stage and who can produce match-winning performances.
However, a gruelling schedule of cricket awaits the Indian cricket team on their road to the World Cup. So, it might not be a bad idea to give some new faces a chance to shine in limited-over matches.
Here, we look at five possible bowling options that the Indian team can try in the upcoming matches to rest some of the main players and to reward these youngsters for their consistent performances:
# 1 Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma has the rare ability to swing the ball both ways and also makes good use of the crease. He has been the backbone of Punjab's bowling unit in the Ranji trophy for quite some time now.
The inswinger is his stock delivery and every now and then he makes the ball hold its line. If given an opportunity, he could turn out to be crucial with the new ball and help India get some early wickets.
He burst onto the scene at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 and has grown from strength to strength since. He has played 35 first-class matches so far and has picked up 138 wickets at an average of below 25.
He has 71 wickets in 56 matches in the IPL and also has an impressive List A record - 55 wickets in 33 matches.
#2 Siddarth Kaul
Siddarth Kaul plays for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy and is known for his work ethic. He is an aggressive, fiery and a passionate fast bowler who gives his 100 % every time he steps onto the field.
He has played 50 List A games and has 92 wickets to his name with an impressive bowling average of 22.67. Kaul, who is quick through the air with deliveries which hurry the batsmen, played for India A on their tour to South Africa.
He is good up front and also has the ability to bowl perfect yorkers at the death. He picked up 16 wickets in 10 games that he played for SRH in IPL 2017 and was one of the key members of their bowling unit.
#3 Basil Thampi
Basil Thampi was the only bright spot in a dismal season for the Gujrat Lions in IPL 2017. The youngster grabbed eyeballs with his ability to bowl yorkers at will.
He hovers around the 140 kph mark and has a sharp bouncer as well. The 24-year-old numbers are not great for someone with his potential but there is no denying the fact that he is one of the hottest properties as far as fast bowlers in India's domestic cricket are concerned.
Thampi has picked up 11 wickets in 10 List A games and also has 11 wickets to his name in 12 IPL games.
#4 Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj had a profitable first-class season last year. The Hyderabad speedster picked up 53 wickets in just 14 first-class matches with a staggering average of 22.30. He was then picked up by the Sunrises Hyderabad for IPL 2017.
Siraj can bowl a variety of slower deliveries along with a pinpoint yorker and is ideal for the death overs. At the same time, he can also bowl consistently around the off stump channel and is a wicket-taking option.
Siraj has picked up 10 wickets in just six games in the IPL with best figures of four wickets for 32 runs. He also has 18 wickets in List-A cricket at an impressive average of below 25.
#5 Barinder Sran
Barinder Sran offers something different with his left arm pace bowling. He is a strong and muscular fast bowler who would add variety to the Indian bowling attack.
Sran made his debut for India in 2016 against Australia but faded away after showing a lot of promise. With age on his side and the amount of cricket that India are set to play, there is room for him to make a comeback to the national team.
The 24-year-old has taken 14 wickets in his IPL career and also has 23 List A wickets to his name along with 39 first-class wickets.
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