Top 5 wicket-takers in ODIs between 2011 and 2015 World Cups

#4 Ravichandran Ashwin - 102 wickets

Ashwin bowled the all-important final over of the 2013 Champions Trophy

His limited-overs career may have come to a standstill at the moment. However, Ravichandran Ashwin was an integral part of India's bowling attack in matches held between the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. Only Virat Kohli (96) and Suresh Raina (92) played more ODIs for India during this particular four-year phase. From 79 matches, the off-spinner picked up 102 wickets at an average of 34.30 and economy-rate of 4.91.

Ashwin's economy-rate indicates that he was able to control the flow of runs in the middle-overs. The dynamic cricketer's strike-rate of 41.8 does not reveal his menace as this was the period wherein conditions began to get tougher for finger spinners. The off-spinner's temperament for the big stage was on display during the 2013 edition of the Champions Trophy. His 2/15 from four overs played a massive role in helping India successfully defend a middling total in the final.