Spinners play an important role, especially in test matches. Spinners need to have flight and variations that can deceive the batsman and create pressure also. The Spinners needs to bowl a lot of over’s depending upon the situation and if the wickets help the spinners become more effective. Spinners role in test matches these days are much bigger as they have to pick wickets and also control the run flow. The captains bring on the spinners earlier and try to put pressure on the batsman. Here we look at the top 5 spinners at the present moment.
Yasir Shah
Yasir Shah is the leading spinner for Pakistan these days. Yasir Shah made his test debut against Australia in 2014. He has played 10 test matches for Pakistan and has picked 61 wickets. He has picked 5 wickets in an innings 3 times. In the recently concluded test series against Sri Lanka, he picked 25 wickets and created pressure on the Sri Lankan batsman. He bowls with great flight and never allows the batsman to score runs freely. He puts pressure on the batsman by bowling dot bowls and with other spinners creates pressure. He has been the main bowler for Pakistan since 1 year and has played matches in subcontinent only. His economy of 3.09 shows the consistency of the bowler.
Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon is another good spinner for Australia these days. Nathan Lyon made his test debut against Sri Lanka in 2011. He has played 45 test matches for Australia and has picked 158 wickets. In the series against India, he picked wickets with good control and made it tough for the Indian batsman. He bowls a good line and length, does not allow the batsman to score runs with ease. His best figure in test matches has been 7/94. His economy in test matches is 3.17 which are great for a spinner as the batsman always looks for runs.
Rangana Herath
Rangana Hearth is another top class spinner for Sri Lanka. Herath made his test debut against Australia in 1999. He has played 61 test matches for Sri Lanka and has picked 270 wickets. In the 1st test match against India, Hearth bowled a great spell taking 7 wickets and helping Sri Lanka to a victory. He bowled with great control and did not give any chance of scoring to the Indian batsman. His best figure in test matches has been 9/127. His economy of 2.75 shows the way with he bowls and creates pressure on the batsman.
R Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is another good spinner for India. He made his test debut against West Indies in 2011. His record at overseas in Australia, England is not good, but bowls with great control. In the 1st test match against Sri Lanka, he picked 10 wickets in a match and created pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen. He has played 26 test matches and has picked 134 wickets. His best figures are 7/103. He has picked 5 wickets 11 times and 10 wickets in a match 3 times, which show that he is leading spinner in India at the present moment. His economy of 3.00 shows that he has become a complete bowler in test matches.
Shakib AL Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder who plays for Bangladesh. He made his test debut against India in 2007. He has played 42 test matches and has picked 147 wickets. He bowls with good control and does not the batsman to score runs freely. He has picked 5 wickets in an innings 14 times and 10 wickets in a match 1 times. He has been leading spinner and has the ability to pick crucial wickets. His economy of 3.00 shows that he does not allow a batsman to score runs with freedom.