IPL 2018: 5 pacers who would be their captain's delight in the slog overs

#4 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar clinched two purple caps in successive years- 2016 and 2017

When Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his international debut in December 2012 against Pakistan, he was touted as India’s next Irfan Pathan. This was euphemism for the fact that Kumar may have had great control over swing but lacked pace.

In the years to come, he worked very hard to gain a few yards of pace but lost his swing in the process and was dropped from the national team.

However, following his association with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he became a much-improved bowler, so much so that he clinched two purple caps in successive years- 2016 and 2017.

Currently, Bhuvi not only has gained some pace but also makes incredible use of the slower deliveries - cutters and the knuckleball. Kumar has also developed a slippery bouncer which leaves the batsmen guessing and does not allow them to commit on the front foot.