25 Least Successful Indian Fast Bowlers in Cricket History

India is known for its legendary batsmen and spinners, but producing world-class fast bowlers has been a challenge. While some fast bowlers have achieved great success, many have struggled to leave a lasting impact on the international scene. Here we will talk about 25 Indian fast bowlers who despite promising performances did not make their careers special.

1. Tinu Yohannan

Career Span: 2001-2002

Tinu Yohannan played 3 Tests and 3 ODIs, managing only 7 wickets combined. His inconsistency and inability to adapt led to his quick exit from international cricket.

2. Debasis Mohanty

Career Span: 1997-2001

Debasis Mohanty played 17 ODIs and 2 Tests, taking 29 and 4 wickets, respectively. His high economy rate and injuries hindered his progress.

3. David Johnson

Career Span: 1996

David Johnson played just 2 Tests, taking 3 wickets. Despite domestic success, his lack of pace and control led to his short-lived career.

4. Aavishkar Salvi

Career Span: 2003

Often compared to Glenn McGrath for his bowling action, Aavishkar Salvi played 4 ODIs and took 4 wickets. Injuries and inconsistency curtailed his international career.

5. Thakur Ankul Roy

Career Span: 2006

Ankul Roy played just one ODI, his only international appearance. His domestic performances couldn?t secure him a longer stint with the national team.

6. Parvinder Awana

Career Span: 2012

Parvinder Awana played 2 T20Is for India, failing to take a single wicket. Despite his domestic success, he couldn?t replicate it on the international stage.

7. Sudeep Tyagi

Career Span: 2009-2010

Sudeep Tyagi played 4 ODIs, taking 3 wickets. Despite being a promising talent, he couldn?t translate his domestic form into international success.

8. Pankaj Singh

Career Span: 2014

Pankaj Singh played 2 Tests, managing just 2 wickets. His lack of penetration and effectiveness at the international level was evident during his short stint.

9. RP Singh

Career Span: 2005-2011

RP Singh had moments of brilliance but lacked consistency. In 14 Tests, he took 40 wickets, while in 58 ODIs, he managed 69 wickets. His career faded quickly after a promising start.

10. Abhimanyu Mithun

Career Span: 2010-2011

Abhimanyu Mithun played 4 Tests and 5 ODIs, taking 9 and 3 wickets, respectively. His inability to perform consistently led to his early departure from the team.

11. VRV Singh

Career Span: 2006-2007

VRV Singh played 5 Tests and 2 ODIs, taking 8 and 1 wicket, respectively. Injuries and lack of form plagued his career, preventing him from achieving greater success.

12. Laxmipathy Balaji

Career Span: 2003-2012

Laxmipathy Balaji had a promising start but couldn?t sustain it. In 8 Tests, he took 27 wickets, and in 30 ODIs, he managed 34 wickets. Injuries and inconsistency marred his career.

13. Munaf Patel

Career Span: 2006-2011

Munaf Patel had a decent start but couldn?t maintain his form. In 13 Tests, he took 35 wickets, while in 70 ODIs, he managed 86 wickets. His decline in pace and effectiveness led to his early exit.

14. Amit Bhandari

Career Span: 2000-2004

Amit Bhandari played 2 ODIs, taking just 2 wickets. Despite being a consistent performer in domestic cricket, he couldn?t replicate his success at the international level.

15. Doda Ganesh

Career Span: 1997

Doda Ganesh played 4 Tests, taking 5 wickets. His lack of pace and effectiveness at the international level led to his brief career.

16. Ishwar Pandey

Career Span: 2014

Ishwar Pandey played no Tests and 2 ODIs without taking a single wicket. His inability to make an impact in limited opportunities led to his swift exclusion.

17. Sanjay Bangar

Career Span: 2001-2004

While better known as an all-rounder, Sanjay Bangar's pace bowling was unremarkable. In 12 Tests, he took 7 wickets, and in 15 ODIs, he managed only 13 wickets.

18. Joginder Sharma

Career Span: 2004-2007

Famous for bowling the final over in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, Joginder Sharma played 4 ODIs and 4 T20Is, taking 1 and 5 wickets, respectively. His overall international career was underwhelming.

19. Pritam Gandhe

Career Span: 1998

Pritam Gandhe played a solitary ODI, failing to take a wicket. His domestic success didn't translate to the international stage.

20. Ashok Dinda

Career Span: 2009-2013

Ashok Dinda played 13 ODIs and 9 T20Is, taking 12 and 17 wickets, respectively. His high economy rate and inconsistency were major drawbacks.

21. Sreenath Aravind

Career Span: 2015

Sreenath Aravind played just one T20I, failing to take a wicket. His domestic performances couldn't secure him a longer stint in international cricket.

22. Paras Mhambrey

Career Span: 1996

Paras Mhambrey played 2 Tests and 3 ODIs, taking 2 and 3 wickets, respectively. Despite a promising start, he couldn?t sustain his form.

23. Karsan Ghavri

Career Span: 1974-1981

While Karsan Ghavri had a longer career compared to others on this list, in 39 Tests, he took 109 wickets at an average of 35.46, and in 19 ODIs, he managed only 15 wickets. His inconsistency kept him from achieving greater success.

24. Subroto Banerjee

Career Span: 1991-1992

Subroto Banerjee played a solitary Test and 6 ODIs, taking 1 and 5 wickets, respectively. His international career was short-lived due to inconsistent performances.