2018 Player Ratings for India in ODIs

#8 Bhuvneshwar Kumar- 5/10

Bhuvneshwar Kumar didn't stand to expectations

Matches- 14, Wickets- 11, Runs- 101

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is considered one of the strongest links of Indian fast bowling, failed to live up to the expectations in 2018. The right-arm pacer grabbed only 11 wickets in 14 matches which is very disappointing for someone of his caliber. He picked three wickets in a match twice - with 3/15 being his best bowling figures. This was against Pakistan in the group stage match of Asia Cup.

At the beginning of 2018, Bhuvi was seen as someone who would spearhead of the Indian bowling attack. However, his performance was far from satisfactory. Instead, Jasprit Bumrah grabbed all the attention because of his great performance in 2018.

Even Ravindra Jadeja, who returned to the Indian team after almost one year, took 14 wickets in eight matches which is way better than what 28-year-old Bhuvi managed. However, with the bat, he did play some crucial knocks. The 21-run contribution in the Asia Cup final was of paramount importance and can also be considered his best batting performance in 2018.

It is vital for him to get his rhythm back and perform well for The Men in Blue as World Cup is scheduled to be held in this year. He might just have his last chance to prove his mettle in the bilateral series against Australia.