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Fast Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has established himself as a specialist limited overs bowler in the Indian team. Having been unlucky not to feature in the line-up in the Test series, Kumar will raring to have a go at the Australian batsmen right from the first ball.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested for the series, Kumar will spearhead the pace attack and look to provide break-throughs with the new ball.

Mohammed Shami has been picked in the ODI series due to his spectacular performances in the recently-concluded Test series in Australia. Despite having played the first two ODIs against the West Indies at home and picked up three wickets, Shami was dropped from the team and didn't feature in the remaining matches.

This ODI series "Down Under" will be an excellent opportunity for Shami to establish himself as the third seamer in the side for the World Cup.