5 fast bowlers who are also handy with the bat

#1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar's solid technique helps him contribute with valuable knocks

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has to be the most improved lower order batsman in recent times. During the last couple of years, he has contributed to the team's cause on a number of occasions. One of those came during India's trip to Sri Lanka earlier this year. He scored an unbeaten 53 and formed a game-changing partnership with MS Dhoni to help India win the second ODI in Pallekele.

Bhuvneshwar has become an integral component of India's pace bowling attack in the shorter formats. He also made a mark in the recently concluded Test against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. His admirable recent form with the bat certainly augurs well for the team as he could potentially develop into a seam bowling all rounder in the near future.

Batting Numbers

Tests - 451 runs from 19 matches at an average of 20.5 with three fifties

ODIs - 339 runs from 78 matches at an average of 14.12 with one fifty