- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 10 overs – 92 – 1
2017 was a breakthrough year for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, as the Uttar Pradesh pacer emerged as India’s bowling spearhead in the ODI cricket.
Along with the slingy Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar has formed an incredibly lethal bowling partnership and be it with the new ball or at the death,; the two have played a key role in India’s dominance in the format. As a whole, 2017 has been an excellent year for Kumar, who even registered his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests against Sri Lanka.
However, the ever-reliable pacer endured an off day against New Zealand in the series decider recently in Kanpur.
Bowling at his home ground and having the cushion of a target of more than 330, Kumar got plundered for 92 in his spell of 10 overs. Even though his figures seem terrible, they don’t reflect the real story, as Kumar came back fiercely in his last couple of overs to strangle New Zealand and seal the series for India.