#13 Ishant Sharma-8.5/10
Mat: 5 Wkts: 18
The dark horse of the Indian pace bowling unit, Ishant Sharma, proved to be the most successful bowler for the visitors in the series. Taking 18 wickets in 5 games, Sharma's total tally of wickets in England reached 43 and placed him the elite company of Kapil Dev, who is the joint highest Indian wicket-taker in the country in Test cricket.
Barring the game at Lord's, where he was taken for plenty, the Delhi-born speedster maintained consistent lines and lengths throughout the series and made sure that his end was held tight by not conceding too many runs. Sharma, however, injured his ankle in the fifth Test and couldn't contribute much with the ball in the third innings of the game.
#14 Mohammed Shami-8/10
Mat: 5 Wkts: 16
For the best part of the series, Mohammed Shami was quite bankable with the ball and chipped in with timely wickets. However, the fast bowler was once again scrutinised for his tendency to bowl at the batsman's pads frequently, thereby giving away a few easy runs.
Shami also found it tough to have the luck running in his favour as there were numerous chances that were put down of his bowling. Also, the fans would relate to the fact that 28-year-old went past the batsman's edges on multiple occasions with little fortune.
In the larger picture though, Shami bowled constantly in all the 5 Tests and stood as a solid testimony to the enhancing fitness levels of the Indian fast bowlers.
#15 Jasprit Bumrah-8.5/10
Mat: 3 Wkts: 14
India's recent tour of South Africa saw Jasprit Bumrah make a promising start to his Test career. The lanky pacer followed it up with consistent performances in England and impressed one and all with his exceptional bowling skills.
After missing out the first two Tests with a finger injury, Jasprit Bumrah's return in the third Test bolstered the Indian team's pace battery. Making an impact straight away, Bumrah picked up 7 wickets at Trent Bridge, including a fifer in the fourth innings, and played a crucial role in turning the game in India's favour.
The remaining two matches too witnessed Bumrah ratifying the claim that he's one of India's brightest prospects in store. The 24-year-old often started the proceedings for India with the new ball and gave some serious headaches to both the English openers.
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