Spinners

Rashid Khan enhanced his reputation of being a match-winner in 2018. The leg-spinner played a huge role in Afghanistan's qualification for the World Cup. Apart from performing exceedingly well in various T20 leagues, he was a standout performer for his national side getting 48 scalps in just 20 matches. Afghanistan will be banking on Rashid's all-round abilities to surprise a few teams in the World Cup.

Kuldeep Yadav had a remarkable year for Team India picking up 45 wickets in 19 matches. The Chinaman was Kohli's goto man in the ODIs and provided crucial breakthroughs whenever needed. Kuldeep proved his mettle as an all-round spinner by doing well in overseas conditions against stronger teams like South Africa and England. Some of the big names of international cricket found it difficult to read the youngster and fell prey to his bowling.
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