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Time and time again, Indian batsmen have struggled against the swing and seam movement, particularly from left-arm fast bowlers. India's lack of a quality and experienced left-arm fast bowler, like Zaheer Khan in the past, has deprived Indian batsmen of the opportunity to face high-quality left-arm pace in practice sessions.
This struggle is evident when we look at the performances of two of India's senior-most batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, against left-arm pacers in ODIs since 2021:
1. Virat Kohli vs. Left-arm pacers in ODIs since 2021: Runs - 87, Balls - 98, Dismissals - 4, Average - 21, Strike Rate - 88.
2. Rohit Sharma vs. Left-arm fast bowlers in ODIs since 2021: Runs - 138, Balls - 147, Dismissals - 6, Average - 23, Strike Rate - 93.
Notably, four of these dismissals occurred within the first five overs of the innings.
Here are the top 5 left-arm fast bowlers who have troubled Indian batsmen:
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1. Shaheen Afridi: The left-arm Pakistani pace sensation has been a nightmare for Indian batters, with his ability to swing and seam the ball at high pace. He took crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul in the T20 World Cup 2021 and dismissed Rohit and Kohli in the Asia Cup 2023 encounter.
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2. Trent Boult: Known for his new-ball swing, Boult played a pivotal role in the 2019 World Cup semi-final, where he dismissed Virat Kohli early and continued to trouble Indian batsmen. Boult also boasts an impressive record in Tests against India.
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3. Mitchell Starc: Starc's performance in the ODI series in India earlier this year was exceptional. He used swing, seam, and pace to torment Indian batsmen, securing victories for Australia. He also has a remarkable Test record against India.
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4. Mohammad Amir: During his peak years in 2016 and 2017, Amir troubled the Indian top-order with his pace and movement. His memorable spell in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, where he dismissed Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli, is still talked about today.
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5. Reece Topley: England's left-arm seamer Reece Topley showcased his skills against India in 2022 with a remarkable performance at Lord's, taking six wickets, including the dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.
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