Bhuvneshwar Kumar was India's most experienced pacer in the recently concluded series against South Africa. With the likes of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah rested, it was his duty to step up and lead an inexperienced pace bowling lineup.

To Kumar's credit, that is exactly what he did. His excellent control, execution and ability to pick wickets with the new ball, as well as at the death, was vital to India levelling the series after being 2-0 down.