5 most miserly bowlers in Tests this year

#4 Vernon Philander – 22 wickets at 21.90 and economy – 2.67

Mr. Consistency – Vernon Philander

Philander is constantly plagued by injuries but when he bowls, he is absolutely devastating because of his accuracy, and his ability to nip the ball off the seam both ways. Philander played just 6 Tests this year but still managed a couple of five-wicket hauls.

He is also fifth amongst most economical bowlers over the last 5 years with 124 wickets in just 35 Tests at 23.93 with an economy of 2.68, tied with the fourth-placed Ryan Harris. Philander, when fit, is, therefore, as much a surety in the side as Dale Steyn is, despite South Africa possessing the likes of Kyle Abbott and Kagiso Rabada.

The 31-year-old, like Jadeja, is also a handy batsman down the order and probably understands that runs are never easy to get, and therefore, you must not give them away too easily.