From Shaheen Afridi To Trend Boult, 7 Left-Arm Pacers Who Have Troubled Team India - In Pics

Junaid Khan, another talented Pakistani left-arm seamer, has consistently troubled Indian batsmen with his accurate and deceptive bowling. His ability to swing the ball both ways and maintain a nagging line and length has been a headache for Indian batsmen. Junaid's knack for picking up crucial wickets at crucial moments has made him a significant threat to India.

Mohammad Irfan, the tall Pakistani pacer, has also troubled Indian batters with his bounce and movement off the seam. His unique height and the awkward angle he generates have caused difficulties for Indian batsmen. While not as prolific as some others on this list, Irfan's performances have been impactful when he's been in the playing XI against India.

Reece Topley, another left-arm seamer, added to India's left-arm seam woes during India's tour of England. In the third T20I, Topley claimed the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer, earning the Man of the Match award. In the subsequent ODI series, Topley took nine wickets in three games, including a record six-wicket haul.

During India's tour of South Africa in 2021-22, 21-year-old Marco Jansen emerged as a key figure in the Proteas' resurgence. He picked up 19 wickets in the series, including the dismissals of Kohli, Rahul, Pujara, and Rishabh Pant. Jansen's left-arm angle created problems for Indian batters and played a pivotal role in India's series loss.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, a young Pakistani prodigy, showcased India's struggles against left-armers in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup. He claimed KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli's wickets, helping Pakistan restrict India to 151. Shaheen earned the Man of the Match award due to his brilliant bowling performance.

Trent Boult, resembling Amir in his left-arm prowess, has troubled Indian batters in recent years. In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final, Boult's impeccable bowling removed Virat Kohli and later Ravindra Jadeja, disrupting India's chase. In an ODI in New Zealand, Boult took five wickets, including the top three. During India's Test series against New Zealand in 2020, Boult secured 11 wickets, including Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane.

Mohammad Amir, a Pakistani left-arm seamer, exposed India's vulnerability to left-arm pace bowling in the 2016 Asia Cup. Bowling a mesmerizing spell, Amir dismissed Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Suresh Raina, reducing India to 8/3. Amir repeated his heroics in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final, dismissing Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, leading to India's defeat by 180 runs.