5 overseas spinners who could have become legends if they had played for India

#3 Graeme Swann (England)

Swann played a key role in propelling England to the top of the Test rankings in 2011

One of the most underrated cricketers in the modern era, Graeme Swann was instrumental to England's fortunes at the peak of his career. His steady off-spin and brilliant catching helped the team reach the pinnacle of the Test rankings during the summer of 2011.

The charismatic personality also played a crucial role in England winning their first and only ICC tournament thus far. During the 2010 World T20, he adapted brilliantly to the slow Caribbean pitches and tied as the fifth leading wicket-taker in the competition.

After picking up more than 400 international wickets across all three formats, Swann's career ended in ignominy. In what remains a shocking decision, he walked away during the middle of an ill-fated Ashes tour in the 2013-14 season.

Although he remains a great of the modern game, the off-spinner could have burgeoned his tally of wickets if only he had the opportunity to bowl predominantly on the turning tracks of India. His sound intellect as well as subtle guile made him a spectator's delight.

Statistics

Tests - 255 wickets from 60 matches at an average of 29.96 and strike-rate of 60.1; 17 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls

ODIs - 104 wickets from 79 matches at an average of 27.76 and economy-rate of 4.54; one five-wicket haul

T20Is - 51 wickets from 39 matches at an average of 16.84 and economy-rate of 6.36