India is not really pleased about the absence of Jasprit Bumrah as they believe that it would be tough times ahead for the Men in Blue, especially under such dire circumstances where their bowling unit has lacked the sting in the death overs and runs have leaked like water.
However, no one can actually fix Bumrah in a day as that would need magical healing neither India can come up with heroes from the past as time travel is still a thing of fantasy. Hence, the remaining solution that they stay and fight instead of complaining that there is much at loss here. Here is what can be India’s best fast bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
In recent times, things have seemed bleak for the medium-fast bowler with very minimal returns. Especially in the death. However, Bhuvi is someone who can turn the game on its heels in the powerplay as he can move the new ball significantly and is known for drifting the tide early in India’s favour. So, if India opts to use him early in the innings, he can be an absolute asset, especially considering the pace-friendly surfaces of Team India.
Arshdeep Singh
No one would have actually believed even a couple of months back that this left arm quick can be India’s best bet in Australia. However, Arshdeep has proven everyone wrong and the kind of form that he is in at the moment is one of the primary reasons why he is going to be a major weapon in the ranks of India. Known for his pace and recently added swinging abilities, the Australian surfaces are absolutely tailor-made for this youngster. Steaming in at 140 plus kays frequently, he can totally change the complexion of the game.
Mohammed Shami
The likeliest replacement for Bumrah is going to the seasoned Mohammed Shami and no matter what people has to say, he is an absolute beast in Australia. The reasons are simple. He can reverse-swing the ball and he is capable of hitting the exact right yards that would make a batter uncomfortable. His movement is a major cause of him being the best possible contender and as the tournament comes closer, let’s just say, that he would be eager to prove himself again.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik isn’t one of your best bowling options in terms of economy but he is someone who is made for wickets. He would walk in with the needed short balls and bumpers that is quite a weapon of choice for multiple players in Australia and would focus on the number of scalps that he can gather at the end of the day. Barring these monikers, it is hard for Team India to find another option. At the moment, this remains the Men in Blue’s best avenue of attack.
