5 Spinners who have been most successful against India

India has produced some of the finest spinners in the world like Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, Bishan Singh Bedi, Chandrasekhar, and Prasanna.

Traditionally, Indians have been great players of spin bowling. The way Indian batsmen use their feet against spinners is a treat to many. Shane Warne, one of the all-time greatest spinners, had a tough time against the Indians.

But, there have been few spinners who have troubled Indian batsmen with their guile and trickery. Let's take a look at them:

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#1 Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan

Muralitharan is one of best spinners that have ever played the game. He was easily the best off-spinner of all time.

He was a big spinner of the ball and such was his mastery that he could turn the ball on a table.

Amongst spin bowlers, he was the highest wicket-taker against India, which tells you how good he was.

He took 800 wickets in 133 Test matches, while against India he took 105 wickets in 22 Tests.

#2 Nathan Lyon

South Africa v Australia - 3rd Test: Day 2

Nathan Lyon is one of the modern day greats as far as spin bowling is concerned. He has been the flag bearer of Australia's spin bowling department since 2011.

Arguably, the best Australian spinner post-Shane Warne era, Lyon is a big spinner of the ball. He has won many matches for Australia. The best thing about Lyon is that he has performed all around the world.

Any spin bowler who has a good record against India is bound to be good, Lyon has bowled some excellent spells against India and he really relishes coming to India.

So far, he has taken 306 wickets from 78 Test matches, while against India he has taken 64 wickets from 14 Tests.

#3 Lance Gibbs

Lance Gibbs

A skillful spinner from the land of great fast bowlers, that was Lance Gibbs for you. He is easily the best spinner West Indies has ever produced.

He used to get the ball to spin and bounce viciously, also, he was one of the earliest exponents of the arm ball.

He was the first spinner to cross the landmark of 300 Test wickets.

He took 309 wickets in 79 Test matches, while against India he took 63 wickets in 15 Tests.

#4 Derek Underwood

Underwood with Miller

Derek Underwood is arguably the best left-arm spinner England has ever produced. He was known for his accuracy.

As his nickname "Deadly" suggests, Underwood was deadly on damp pitches. He had the ability to run through sides on such wickets.

Underwood took 297 wickets in 86 Test matches, while against India he took 62 wickets in 20 Tests.

#5 Richie Benaud

The Great Richie Benaud

A leg-spinning all-rounder who was also known as an excellent commentator and presenter.

Richie Benaud was the first mystery spinner from Australia. He was a useful batsman as well.

He taught tricks of the trade to players like Shane Warne.

He took 248 wickets in 63 Test matches, while against India he took an impressive 52 wickets in 8 Tests.