#4 The fast bowling conundrum and the solution to it

Ask any die-hard Indian cricket supporter and he will tell you that the current phase of Indian cricket is the best ever, as far as fast bowling is concerned.
There has never been a time when India have been able to boast of possessing so many able quicks as they do now.
However, with the recall of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for the first three ODIs, that could create a battle for spots in the playing XI.
Jasprit Bumrah, for his superb ability to get wickets at various stages of the innings, looks certain to play as does Hardik Pandya.
It, then, becomes a three-way tussle between Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yadav and Shami to complete the trio that would take the field.
Bhuvneshwar was the 3rd highest wicket-taker for his side in the series against Sri Lanka, but Yadav and Shami, both provide the option of the additional yard of pace with the ball.
Who Kohli picks to partner Bumrah will be interesting to see.
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