India's T20I Report Card 2018: Rating the players

Shardul Thakur - 6/10

Shardul Thakur

The right-hand pacer from Mumbai, Shardul Thakur, who came into limelight when he wore the No. 10 jersey, made his T20 International debut against South Africa in 2018. Even though he was not successful in the South Africa tour, he played an important role in the Nidahas T20 Trophy which was held in Sri Lanka.

In 2018, he played 7 matches and scalped 8 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4 for 27 at a decent average of about 30 and an economy of 8.8

Jasprit Bumrah - 6/10

Australia v India - T20

Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently the best bowler in all formats of the game, did not have a great year in the T20 format. He was rested for the Nidahas Trophy and ruled out of the T20I series against England due to the thumb injury.

Bumrah picked up just 8 wickets from 8 games at an average of 27 and conceded runs at an economy rate of less than 7.