This is perhaps the toughest time for a fast bowler to break through in the Indian cricket team. India has predominantly relied heavily on its spin artillery over the years. As far as fast bowling was concerned, it was largely dependent on greats like Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath and later Zaheer Khan.

India's Siddarth Kaul (left) with Hardik Pandya during a practice session at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala yesterday. pic/PTI