5 lethal Indian bowlers who could destroy the English batting line up

Let's admit it. Since 2007, almost all of India's outings in the British soil have been disappointing. Except for the 2013 Champions trophy, there's nearly nothing to cherish about. Some individual heroics have provided consolation but that hardly proves anything. The Englishmen have literally toyed with Indian batsmen and bowlers. For years, India didn't have the appropriate arsenal up its sleeve for success in there.

But this time around, things have changed for better. India, once known especially for its spin weaponry, has managed to produce some exceptional speedsters. Then there are the wrist spinners who have been rampaging every batting line up. We owe a great deal to the grand Indian Premier League for these precious finds. It has proven to be the ultimate platform for a talent showcase. Newbies get to perform against the finest of hitters, get hit all around and learn to deliver under pressure.

Enough talking for now. Let's have a look at the bowlers who possess the capability of tormenting the English side with their impressive skill sets.

5. Umesh Yadav

He was out of the team for a while but came back roaring just in time. It was again the IPL where he got to prove himself. Throughout the tournament, he remained among the top contenders for the purple cap and finished 4 short with 20 wickets under his belt. In the very next international outing against Afghanistan, he showed why he is counted among the best Indian speedsters. With magnificent outswingers and inswingers, he badly troubled the newcomers and bagged 4 scalps. In the process, he also hit the 100 wicket landmark in test cricket which only 7 other Indian speedsters have managed to achieve. When given a chance in the 2nd T20 International against Ireland, he impressed immediately registering a two-fer.

What to expect?

When given opportunity, expect Umesh Yadav 2.0 to grab it with both hands. He has the hunger to prove himself which he himself admitted in a recent press conference. He has the speed and swing. With a better control over his line and length, he could prove to be a hard pill to digest for the English batsmen.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates.

He belongs to the IPL breed I was talking about. He has hardly seen failure since his International debut back in 2016. He alongside Kuldeep has ushered the era of wrist spin in Indian cricket. The new culture has brought the Indian team tremendous success. Previously, India's domination with spin was kind of limited to the subcontinent. But the recent South African tour changes just about everything. The spin duo shared double-digit figures leaving back the all other speedsters with single digits in that ODI series! Yuzvendra bagged career-best figures in that overseas series and bagged astounding 16 wickets.

What to expect?

Yuzvendra's inclusion in the playing XI can be taken for granted. With the series being played in the second half of the year, reasonable spin is expected in England. So expect Chahal to rip off the benefits and land the Englishmen in trouble.

3. Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav jumps in thrill.

He is not just any other bowler. He has one of the rarest actions in the history of cricket. Call him the mystery chinaman. Being the first chinaman bowler to represent India at the international level was no easy task. But his never say die attitude has helped him cement his place in the Indian side now. The valuable time spent with his Australian counterpart Brad Hogg in the KKR franchise has helped him tremendously. His South Africa domination is no less than a fairy tale where he ended up with 17 wickets to his name.

What to expect?

Except some IPL players, a chinaman's spin is almost alien to the the current English line up. Kuldeep has proven that he can spin in any given condition. Expect him to pick up crucial wickets throughout the tour and produce match winning performances.

2. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is pumped up.

You can call him the pure IPL breed. He evolved as a bowler in the company of legendary Lasith Malinga and borrows the best of him. With an unusual bowling action and impeccable accuracy, he has baffled countless batsmen till date. If his ODI and T20 performances weren't enough, his phenomenal performance in his maiden test series proved his calibre. He picked up a total of 23 wickets on that dream tour. His ability to deliver pinpoint yorkers was the first answer to India's death over worries. He is a kind of bowler who can bowl at literally any moment of the match.

What to expect?

The effect of Bumrah on International cricket is known to one and all. He will deliver on any given day even if the conditions don't favour him. Expect him to torment the English batting.

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Sky's the limit.

Here is the man who makes it to the top of the list quite deservingly. What's the definition of amelioration? Ask Bhuvi. When he burst into the scene, he was primarily known for his incredible swinging capabilities. But he lacked pace. So what happened next? He kept improvising and added speed to his arsenal. In his previous overseas outing, he managed to bag as many as 19 scalps. Currently, he is someone who can literally stop the flow of runs of the opponent and grab wickets at the same time.

What to expect?

Guess it already! As you know, the English soil is tailored to favor swing bowlers. So Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to make the most of the conditions and run through the rival defense.