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.