How Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli transformed Indian fast bowling

#5 Developing a variety of bowlers

India can boast of having a wide variety of bowling options when it comes to pace and spin. England becomes toothless in conditions which don't aid swing. South Africa and New Zealand have always struggled in the sub-continent. Australia has great bowlers, but they lack a smart second spinner who can do the trick for them in Asian conditions.

Similarly, the Asian teams Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have excellent spinners who become ineffective once they travel to pace friendly countries. Pakistan has promising bowlers and a great leg-spinner in their ranks but somehow lack the consistency to deliver.

India, on the other hand, has developed a good pool of fast bowlers and spinners. There is Ishant Sharma, a 90-Test veteran, who seems keen on leading the attack. Bhuvneshwar, Shami, Bumrah, Umesh, Shardul, and Hardik have different skill-sets.

India also has Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar and Siddharth Kaul who serve as back up options. Similarly, the U-19 team has some serious talent with the likes of Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Ishan Porel capable of bowling close to 150 kph consistently.