Top 5 Indian wicket-takers in West Indies

Modified Jun 23, 2017 14:04 IST

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Ishant Sharma of India celebrates taking the wicket of Aaron Finch of Australia during game five of the Commonwealth Bank One Day Series match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) — The Delhi pacer tries to get under the skin of the opposition with his attacking attitude

#3 Harbhajan Singh

MOHALI, INDIA - MARCH 30: Harbhajan Singh of India celebrates after the dismissal of Shahid Afridi of Pakistan during the 2011 ICC World Cup second Semi-Final between Pakistan and India at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium on March 30, 2011 in Mohali, India. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images) — Harbhajan Singh will always remain a great as far as Indian bowling is concerned

‘The Turbanator’ occupies the third spot on our list. Bhajji is one of the most experienced bowlers when it comes to bowling in West Indies as he has played more matches than the others, returning with 13 wickets in 17 appearances.

The offie bowled with an economy rate of 4.30 but his average was on the higher side, exceeding 47. A strike rate of 66 meant that he played the role of a run curtailer rather than the wicket taker.

After being replaced by Ashwin as the ace spinner in the lineup, the 36-year-old spinner has found it tough to break into the Indian squad. He also made news recently when he posed questions on the selectors’ choice of the team for the Champions Trophy as he was neglected yet again after a successful IPL stint with the Mumbai Indians.

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