Together with the spin specialists Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah formed an irresistible force that celebrated skill, perseverance, and an unflinching quest of perfection.
The story was told with outstanding performances that demonstrated this bowling unit's strength. They demoralized Pakistan at 191, dismissed Australia for a pitiful 199, and humiliated Sri Lanka with just 55 runs scored. With only 83 runs scored, South Africa was in for a crushing loss when England collapsed at 129. The opposition was bowled out in six of the eight matches, demonstrating the outstanding talent and tenacity of these bowlers. But all the excitement around India's bowling victories, and lower-order frailty remained a glaring reality. Indian bowlers' lack of desire with the bat was a major setback, particularly in domestic and subcontinental conditions.