Arshdeep Singh ranks Indian bowlers, omits Bumrah

Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has sparked widespread discussion after revealing his personal ranking of the top five Indian bowlers, a list that notably omitted modern great Jasprit Bumrah. The left-arm pacer made his selections during an interview on a YouTube channel, which was published on August 2, 2026, and offered a lighthearted apology to veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for placing him last.

Arshdeep’s list, which he described as influenced by personal admiration, placed swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top. He openly acknowledged a bias, calling Bhuvneshwar his personal favorite. Mohammed Shami was ranked second, praised for his ability to seam the ball on any surface. The remaining three spots went to spinners: Kuldeep Yadav third for his rare left-arm wrist-spin, Yuzvendra Chahal fourth as a Punjab teammate with an excellent record, and Ashwin fifth.

The bowler humorously addressed Ashwin’s placement, noting there were no positions left and that Ashwin was his first Indian Premier League captain at Punjab Kings. He concluded by saying he would personally message Ashwin to clarify. The most significant point of debate, however, was the absence of Jasprit...