Top 5 Indian ODI bowlers of the decade

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah in celebratory mood

Matches - 58, Wickets - 103, Average - 21.88, Economy Rate - 4.49, Best Figures - 5/27

Like Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah too made his ODI debut as recently as 2016. Yet, he deserves to be India’s No.1 bowler of the decade in the format. In a reasonably short period, Bumrah has become the leader of India’s bowling attack. His unorthodox action coupled with deadly accurate yorkers have made him almost unplayable, especially at the death.

While he got off to an impressive start with two four-fers against Zimbabwe early in his career, and a three-wicket haul against New Zealand. The critics were more interested in finding out how long he would last given his maverick bowling action. And, when he bowled that no ball in the Champions Trophy 2017 final against Pakistan, which cost India the big wicket of Fakhar Zaman, and the game, there were fears that he could become the next Chetan Sharma. However, Bumrah brushed aside all criticism to become one of the best bowlers in the world at the moment.

Bumrah’s best of 5 for 27 came against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in August 2017, which followed the 4 for 43 he picked up in the previous match of the series. Playing in his maiden World Cup this year, the 25-year-old led the Indian pace attack admirably on his young shoulders, claiming 18 wickets in nine games at an economy of 4.41. During the tournament, he also became the second-fastest Indian to 100 ODI wickets, behind only Shami.

Once he recovers from injury, more should be in store for this precious jewel of Indian cricket.