#1 Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma is on the list, not because of his performances, but because of his importance to team India for the series against Australia in December. Ishant Sharma was phenomenal throughout the Test series against England and finished the series as the second highest wicket-taker.
With 18 wickets in five games, Sharma was India’s best bowler in the Test series. After a heavy workload in the England series, Ishant Sharma’s fitness has been a big concern for the selectors. The 30-year-old could be given additional rest to recover in time for the all-important series against Australia.
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