Over the last few years, India have put an improved focus on the development of fast bowlers, which has left the side with ample depth in the department. India have a crop of skilled pace bowlers who can make an impact across all conditions, and in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup of 2027 in South Africa, competition for places in the side would be high.
With Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana all-but-guaranteed as fixes in the side, the remaining contingent will be looking to make a mark in the lead-up to the tournament due to securing their places for the marquee event. We take a look at the five most possible contenders out of the available options.
Here are 5 Indian fast bowlers in contention for places in 2027 WC:
5. Prince Yadav
Prince Yadav‘s stocks have risen in the recent months, starting from a brilliant showing in the IPL where he took 16 wickets for an otherwise-dismal Lucknow Super Giants side. He was soon fast-tracked into the Indian side, making his ODI and T20I debuts in the tour of Ireland and England.
Prince has been an exciting pace-bowling prospect, who can move the ball both ways and bowls at high pace. What sets him apart is his ability to bowl yorkers with pinpoint accuracy, making him a viable option to have as a back-up for Jasprit Bumrah.