Top 10 Indian Bowlers with their Achievement and Awards

 India has produced some of the finest bowlers in the history of cricket. Here's a list of the top 10 Indian bowlers along with their achievements and awards:

1. Kapil Dev

Achievements:

• Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.
• He took 434 wickets in 131 Test matches, becoming the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket at the time.
• In ODIs, Kapil Dev took 253 wickets in 225 matches.
• Led India to their first Cricket World Cup in 1983.

Awards:

• Padma Bhushan (1991)
• Padma Shri (1982)
• Arjuna Award (1979)

2. Anil Kumble

Achievements:

• India’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 619 wickets in 132 matches.
• 337 wickets in 271 One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
• Took a historic 10 wickets in a single innings (10/74) against Pakistan in 1999.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2005)
• Padma Bhushan (2011)
• Arjuna Award (1990)

3. Javagal Srinath

Achievements:

• One of India's premier fast bowlers with 236 wickets in 67 Tests.
• In ODIs, he took 315 wickets in 229 matches.
• Played an important role in India’s 2003 World Cup campaign.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2003)
• Arjuna Award (1999)

4. Harbhajan Singh

Achievements:

• One of India’s most successful spinners with 417 wickets in 103 Tests.
• Took 269 wickets in One-Day Internationals.
• Famous for his role in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win and his many key performances in Tests.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2009)
• Arjuna Award (2003)

5. Zaheer Khan

Achievements:

• Zaheer is one of the finest fast bowlers in Indian cricket history, with 311 wickets in 92 Tests and 282 wickets in 200 ODIs.
• Key player in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup victory.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2011)
• Arjuna Award (2004)

6. Ravichandran Ashwin

Achievements:

• Ashwin has established himself as one of the finest spinners in modern cricket, with over 700 wickets across formats (almost 350 wickets in Tests).
• Known for his ability to take wickets in all conditions.
• Part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy-winning team and their 2016 World T20 semi-final appearance.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2016)
• Arjuna Award (2014)
• ICC Player of the Year (2016)

7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Achievements:

• One of India’s best swing bowlers, known for his ability to move the ball both ways.
• Took 133 wickets in 46 Tests and 137 wickets in 121 ODIs.
• Bhuvneshwar was instrumental in India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy win.

Awards:

• Arjuna Award (2018)

8. Mohammed Shami

Achievements:

• A key fast bowler for India with 216 wickets in 60 Tests and 188 wickets in 92 ODIs.
• Played a vital role in India’s success in various ICC events, including the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

• Awards:

• Arjuna Award (2018)

9. Ishant Sharma

Achievements:

• A veteran Indian fast bowler, Ishant has taken 311 wickets in 105 Tests and 115 wickets in 80 ODIs.
• Known for his aggression and pace, particularly in Test cricket.

Awards:

• Arjuna Award (2011)

10. Sreesanth

Achievements:

• Known for his pace and aggression, Sreesanth took 87 wickets in 27 Tests and 75 wickets in 53 ODIs.
• A key player in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup victories.

Awards:

• Padma Shri (2011)
• Arjuna Award (2007)

These bowlers have been instrumental in shaping India's cricketing history, excelling in both Tests and limited-overs formats, and have earned various prestigious awards for their contributions to the sport.