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India vs England: Top bowlers from both sides who have excelled in India

The India vs England Tests in India has thrown up some remarkable numbers when it comes to bowling from both sides in the last 80 years.

DNA Web Team | Feb 02, 2021, 10:31 AM IST

1.BS Chandrasekhar

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BS Chandrasekhar has a special place in Indian history when it comes to Tests against England. In 1971, he was the bowler who helped India win in England for the first time at The Oval as they won a series in England for the first time. In 14 Tests against England at home, he has taken 64 wickets at an average of 24.03 (Image credit: Twitter)

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2.Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble terrorised batsmen all over the world but in India, he was lethal. In nine Tests, he took 56 Tests at an average of 23. (Image credit: Twitter)

3.Derek Underwood

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Derek Underwood was nicknamed 'Deadly' for the way how he would run through opponents on a spinning deck. His success in India is remarkable and he is the all-time leading England spinner in India. In 16 matches, he has 54 wickets. (Image credit: Twitter)

4.Bishan Singh Bedi

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Bishan Singh Bedi's guile and accuracy were brilliant in his career and in 10 home Tests against England, he picked up 50 wickets at an economy rate of under two. (Image credit: Twitter)

5.Kapil Dev

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The greatest captain to have come from India, Kapil Dev was at his consistent best against England. He was India's ultimate pace bowler as he ended with 42 wickets in 14 Tests. (Image credit: Twitter)

6.R Ashwin

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Ravichandran Ashwin has been India's premier spinner in the last decade and his exploits, especially in India have been phenomenal. In 9 Tests, he has 42 wickets including one match in which he picked up 12 wickets. (Image credit: Twitter)

7.John Lever

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John Lever will forever be remembered for his match-winning haul of 7/46 in the Delhi Test that was marred by the vaseline incident. In eight Tests, he took 37 wickets at a magnificent average of 19.75 and his success proved to be key in England's slight period of dominance behind the West Indies in the mid-80s. (Image credit: Twitter)

8.Salim Durrani

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The first Afghanistan born cricketer to have played for India, Salim Durrani always had a good time against England, managing 35 wickets in 13 Tests at home against the Poms. (Image credit: Twitter)

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