India’s T20 cricket team have been eagerly waiting for their second T20 World Cup. After clinching the inaugural T20 World Cup trophy in 2007, India haven’t tasted any success in ICC 20-over World Cup. The main reason critics point out is the lack of lethal bowlers. In the last edition, also in 2022, India lost the tournament due to a shortage of good bowlers.
Since the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is few days away and India have already announced their squad, let’s take a look at three bowlers who could utilize the conditions well in the USA and the West Indies and help India clinch their second T20 World Cup trophy.
| Players | T20I matches | Wickets | Bowling Economy |
| Jaspreet Bumrah | 62 | 74 | 6.55 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 44 | 62 | 8.63 |
| Axar Patel | 52 | 49 | 7.26 |
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Jaspreet Bumrah
Looking at the infallible bowler first, who can be a threat to any batter, is undoubtedly Jaspreet Bumrah. This superstar bowler has made his reputation after numerous match-winning performances over the years. In T20I cricket, too, his record speaks for itself.
As pitches in the Caribbean Islands and USA are going to be balanced but could help pacers like Bumrah, who possess different bowling variations, there is no question that Jaspreet Bumrah will lead the India’s bowlers troop in T20 World Cup 2024.
Arshdeep Singh
Speaking about one more pacer, Arshdeep Singh can also make an impact, as this tall left-arm pacer has an impressive record in T20 cricket. In IPL 2024, in the 14 matches that Arshdeep played, he took 19 wickets with a decent economy of 10.03. Undeniably, he is the finest Indian left-arm pacer in the current lot.
A few reports also suggest that we may witness slower pitches, especially in the West Indies, and if this holds true, then Arshdeep Singh‘s role is going to be big. With all the cutters he delivers, Arshdeep could become a big threat for opposition batters.
Axar Patel
One spinner who could surprise with his spin variations is Axar Patel. Although India has wicket-taking spin bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, leg spinners usually have a reputation for leaking a few runs. In contrast, a finger spinner like Axar Patel can control runs and also play a crucial role when it comes to taking wickets.
In the past, India has struggled mainly in the middle overs. Patel’s attributes might help India clean up this issue.
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