5 uncapped players who are excelling in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy

#3 Duvvarapu Siva Kumar (Andhra Pradesh)

D Siva Kumar was part of India’s victorious 2008 Under-19 World Cup squad (Image Credit: ESPNCricinfo)

Duvarappu Siva Kumar is a pacer from Andhra Pradesh who is among the top wicket-takers in the Ranji Trophy this season. Siva Kumar has had a fruitful first-class career so far as he has claimed 130 wickets in 40 matches at a staggering average of just under 18 and best innings figures of 7 for 30.

The 26-year old has shown great form in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy with 20 wickets at an average of 14.20 in 4 games thus far. D Siva Kumar’s top match figures of 9 for 96 this year came in his team’s 77-run victory over Group C leaders Haryana at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.