Having a world-class bowling attack is an added advantage for the team. It gives the team an edge in mounting pressure on any world-class batting line-up. It is to be noted that even if the batting team doesn’t inflict damage on the opposition and if the bowling team is capable of dismantling the opposition like a hot knife through butter, then they are destined to come out on top in the game.
We have heard that India have always been a nation that has produced top-class batters. At the same time, several bowlers emerged through the ranks and performed at the highest level. The ones who performed well in big tournaments carved out a reputation for themselves as the most successful bowlers in international cricket. Let’s learn about the names of five Indian bowlers who took the most wickets in ICC white ball matches.
1. Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan has been one of the important pillars in the history of Indian cricket. He ensured to perform well for the team when it mattered the most. The former Indian paceman has been the productive pace weapon for India in ICC white-ball matches, taking 71 wickets in 44 innings.
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2. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has been an important three-dimensional weapon for India in international cricket. He scores runs, takes wickets and also fields superbly well, saving runs and taking awesome catches. He comes second on the list as he took 62 wickets in 50 innings.
3. Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has become the most important pace bowling weapon for India in ICC ODI World Cups. He recently became the leading wicket-taker for India in ODI World Cups by going past Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath’s tally of 44 wickets. Shami comes third on the list as he managed to take 61 wickets in 29 innings.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin
India’s premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the potent spin weapons for India in international cricket. He is not a regular feature in white-ball cricket nowadays. Ravi Ashwin took 59 wickets in 43 ICC white-ball games.
5. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh, popularly known as Turbanator has been one of the best spinners during the heydays of his cricketing venture. He comes next on the list as he took 50 wickets in 51 ICC white-ball games.
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