Top 5 Indian Test bowlers of all time

4. Bishan Singh Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi was as economical a bowler as they come

Bishan Singh Bedi was easily among the best spin bowlers of his time and helped India achieve a considerable amount of Test success. Known most for his miserly bowling and ability to flight the ball, Bedi proved to be a handful in varying conditions all over the cricketing world.

In a career which saw him play 67 Tests, the left-arm spinner picked up 266 wickets at an average of 28.71 and a total of 14 five-wicket inning hauls. His record in matches won by India was quite phenomenal as he claimed 97 wickets in 17 Tests at a terrific average of slightly under 18.

Bedi enjoyed bowling in overseas conditions, particularly on the pitches in Australia and New Zealand where he averaged 27.51 and 24.65 respectively. His overall away record also makes good reading as he took 129 wickets at 33.72 in 37 Test matches.