The Indian player pool is so big, that now many of the quality players are even finding it difficult to get selected for the domestic sides (and don't forget the fact that India has a total of 37 domestic first class teams). The competition for the spots has reached its zenith.
Very true. The current Indian bowling lineup is basically organized in this manner:
- Fast bowlers : Bumrah, Shami, Bhuvi, Ishant, Umesh
- Spin bowlers : Ashwin, Jadeja, Chahal, Kuldeep
- Medium pace : Hardik
Emerging players like Chahar, Sundar etc need to perform consistently over a long period of time in order to replace any of the above players.
That's how i look at this
Seamers :
1. Bumrah : Go to bowler for all 3 format
2. Shami : Solid for ODI and Test. we might see him in 15 men squad for T-20 world cup
3. Ishant : Still got some juice left for at least next 2-3 years for the Test match. we are not going to see him at Shorter format ever. may be IPL
4. Bhuvi : Solid for all 3 format but missing games due to tough competition.
5. Umesh : Good for Test format. missed the train of Shorter format, i doubt if selectors going back to him ever. unless they are smoking some strong stuff.
6. Chahar : Good for short format and would like to see him more in upcoming New Zealand series next year
7. Navdeep Saini : same as above
8. Khaleel : The only reason management giving him chances because he is left arm seamer. good performer for India A though.
9. Mohammed Siraj : He needs to prove himself on consistent basis.
Then there are some good seam bowlers in Domestic cricket these 3 names comes to my mind right now
10. Avesh Khan : Work in progress product
11. Shivam Mavi : Work in progress product
12. K Nagarkoti : If he work on his fitness/injuries then he's the top contender for Seamers and can get direct entry in the Indian squad without any doubt. his fielding is cherry on top
Jeez that's a long list and i am sure i forgot at-least 3-4 domestic seamers.
Spinners
1. Ashwin : Solid for Home Test series and In squad for away tour. ODI and T-20 career finished
2. Jadeja : Solid for All 3 format and i see him in T-20 WC Squad as an all rounder
3. Kuldeep : Future of Indian spin, struggling to secure place in the squad because of new formula " Deep batting line up"
4. Chahal : Good for Shorter format
5. W. Sunder : Handy bowler who can bat, he's new bit n pieces example
Then there are some average off spin bowlers. It worrisome news for India that they are not able to produce any quality wrist spinners.
All rounder
India is not producing good all rounders as well. they are trying hard but its not enough imho.
1. Hardik : He is very good but not consistent at all.
2. Aksar Patel : he's promising but not doing any justice with his talent.
3. S. Dubey : He made quite a good reputation for himself in Domestic Cricket but new in International cricket, let's see.
4. Krunal : He's okay bowler in T-20 and can bat for sure.
Jadeja is good example and in Test format Ashwin can say " I know how to bat"