Top 5 pacers with most test wickets in India since 2015

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Top 5 pacers with most test wickets in India since 2015

In India, there are generally spin-friendly wickets. Being a fast bowler in India is an extremely difficult job. In the past few years, India has successfully produced many great pacers. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 pacers with most test wickets in India since 2015.

#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar who is also known as Swing King of India played very less test matches in his career. he is at No.5 on our list with 18 wickets at an average of 20.3 in tests since 2015.

#4 Jasprit Bumrah

At No.4 we have one of the most skillful fast bowlers in modern-day cricket, Jasprit Bumrah. India mostly used him overseas but he is equally dangerous in home conditions as well. With an average of 13.15, he took 26 test wickets in India since 2015.

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#3 Ishant Sharma

There was a time when India played with a mindset to play Ishant Sharma in both home and overseas tests. He was a very important bowler for Team India. He took 42 wickets in India with an average of 28.9. He is at No.3 on our list.

#2 Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami who is considered as one of the best all format all conditions fast bowler in the world is second on our list. Shami is very lethal in Indian conditions. He is very dangerous with the new ball with his seam position. He took 65 wickets with an average of 23.04 in India since 2015.

#1 Umesh Yadav

There is no one like Umesh Yadav when it comes to fast bowlers in Indian conditions. He was probably the best reverse swing bowler in India in his playing days. Umesh took 83 wickets with an average of 25.6 in India since 2015.

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Anay Pareek joined Sports Big News in 2019. He is an avid cricket fan who finds deep joy in the intricacies of the game. Through his keen observation and deep appreciation for cricket, he aims to incorporate the same level of accuracy in his writings. He predominantly covers the IPL, World Cup and cricket leagues.