ICC World Cup 2019: Exploring India's backup options for each department

#6 Fast Bowler - Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav

The seam department is the most settled department of the Indian side along with the top order. The three frontline seamers of India are as threatening as the top three batsmen. While Jasprit Bumrah forms the spearhead, swing kings Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami promise to form the other two pillars of the pace attack.

With the fast bowlers being prone to injuries, it is imperative for India to have a backup seamer for the World Cup. They have a variety of options to choose from, with Deepak Chahar, Siddarth Kaul, Shardul Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed and Mohammad Siraj being in contention.

However, the best bet is Umesh Yadav, with his destructive pace and ability to execute the yorker at the death. While Yadav has been in and out of the limited overs squad for a while now, he forms the best option given his experience and ability.