5 Bowlers from the domestic circuit India can try out in the near future
The Indian team of the 2000s had a strong lineup that could win matches with just their batting might. However, there were also match winning bowlers in the form of Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan, who formed a potent bowling attack.There have been numerous instances where bowlers have burst onto the International scene with some stellar performances in the domestic circuit, but couldn’t replicate the same success at the highest level, and faded away.The new Indian bowling unit looks promising, with the likes of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav providing the ideal mix of swing and pace, as well as a reliable spin attack comprising of Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.Here is a list of five bowlers that are doing well in domestic matches, and might be tried by the Indian selectors in the near future:
#1 Shardul Thakur
Though short in stature, Thakur has handled the mantle of leading the Mumbai’s bowling attack with great success. He finished the last Ranji trophy season with 48 wickets, standing second in the list of highest wicket-takers.
Criticized for being overweight, he shed 12 kg between seasons to end up with 27 wickets in six matches, ending up as the second highest wicket taker for Mumbai.
Selected for South Africa’s tour match against India, he rattled the top order, taking four wickets. Trained at the MRF Pace academy under the guidance of Glenn McGrath, Thakur can also be quite handy with the bat. Having a potential only a few others can match up to, he can fill the role of a fast-bowling all-rounder in the current Indian team.