Top 10 Bowlers with most 3 wickets haul from Jan 1st 2013

Top 10 Bowlers with most 3 wickets haul from Jan 1st 2013: In 2013, the rules of new bowling took effect with 2 new white balls at both ends. This made fast bowling more difficult to face as bowlers had a new hard ball for them to swing and keep through for 25 overs each. Here are the bowlers with most 3 wicket hauls since 2013. 10. 10 Mitchell Johnson M:38 Australia’s Mitchell Johnson transformed himself after the 2013 Ashes in a totally new way. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Australia’s Mitchell Johnson transformed himself after the 2013 Ashes in a totally new way. He became more aggressive and increased his pace from super-fast to ultra-fast. He picked up 10 3 wicket hauls from Jan 2013. 9. 10 Junaid Khan M: 34 Pakistani fast bowler Junaid Khan took 10 3 wicket hauls in the period mentioned above. (Photo Source : AFP) Pakistani fast bowler Junaid Khan took 10 3 wicket hauls in the period mentioned above. A classic left arm pacer who swings the ball miles in the air and has decent fast pace was a part of Pakistan’s 2015 World Cup squad, but fractured his heel during practice days before the tournament was to begin. 8. 10 Ajantha Mendis M: 24 The Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis had regained his mystery and spin both in 2013 to pick 10 3 wicket hauls since Jan 2013. (Photo Source : AFP) The Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis had regained his mystery and spin both in 2013 to pick 10 3 wicket hauls since Jan 2013. Mendis who was strongly tipped to be picked for the 2015 World Cup after helping Sri Lanka defeat England at home series before the World Cup. But Jeevan Mendis was preferred to him, and Ajantha Mendis missed the flight to Australia-New Zealand for the 2015 World Cup. 7. 10 Saeed Ajmal M: 39 Pakistan’s premier spinner who has been banned from bowling since last year November, has picked up 10 3 wicket hauls in 39 matches since Jan 2013. (Photo Source: AFP) Pakistan’s premier spinner who has been banned from bowling since last year November, has picked up 10 3 wicket hauls in 39 matches since Jan 2013. He was banned for illegal action in November last year. He made it back into Pakistan’s domestic circuit, but ruled out playing in the World Cup because he didn’t have enough confidence in his new action. 6. 10 Dale Steyn M: 36 South African paceman Dale Steyn has picked up 10 3 wicket hauls in last 2 years since Jan 2013. (Photo Source : AFP) South African paceman Dale Steyn has picked up 10 3 wicket hauls in last 2 years since Jan 2013. He has played 36 ODI matches so far and has been handling the work load of playing the Tests, ODIs and T20s. So far he has been ineffective in the ongoing World Cup 2015, but South Africa will hope he is back in form for the knockout matches. 5. 11 Ravindra Jadeja M: 59 Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 11 3 wicket hauls since Jan 2013. (Photo Source: BCCI) Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 11 3 wicket hauls since Jan 2013. Jadeja gives MS Dhoni the option of playing 5 front line bowlers and 7 batsmen as he plays as an all-rounder. Jadeja has been one of the best bowlers so far, also picking up a 5 wicket haul against West Indies in the 2013 ICC champions Trophy. 4. 11 Mitchell McClenaghan M: 35 New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan has picked up 11 3 wicket hauls in 35 matches since Jan 2013. (Photo Source: AFP) New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan has picked up 11 3 wicket hauls in 35 matches since Jan 2013. A left handed medium fast bowler, McClenaghan relies more on changes in speed and lengths for his wickets. 3. 12 Lasith Malinga M: 52 Sri Lanka’s premier fast bowler Lasith Malinga picked up 12 3 wicket hauls in 52 matches since Jan 2013. (Photo Source: ICC) Sri Lanka’s premier fast bowler Lasith Malinga picked up 12 3 wicket hauls in 52 matches since Jan 2013. Malinga was injured just before the World Cup this year and had surgery and rehab to get fit for the biggest cricket event. Malinga is one of the most peculiar bowlers with his unique round arm action, but the reason for his success is his effectiveness. He can bowl yorkers, bouncers and slow bouncers with that action and the batsman will suspect nothing because there is no change in his action whatsoever. 2. 13 Ryan McLaren M: 41 South African all-rounder Ryan McLaren picked up 13 3 wicket hauls in 41 matches since Jan 2013. (Photo Source: AFP) South African all-rounder Ryan McLaren picked up 13 3 wicket hauls in 41 matches since Jan 2013. He has been their go to all-rounder since the retirement of Jacques Kallis. But he was left out of the 2015 World Cup squad when Farhaad Behardien, another all-rounder was chosen ahead of McLaren, raising lots of hues and cries all over South African cricket community. The reason given was that McLaren had not done much with the bat during the period of consideration and they had enough bowlers to do the wicket taking job. 1. 16 Mohd. Shami M: 45 The most consistent Indian bowler since Jan 2013, when he debuted against Pakistan, Shami has picked up 16 3 wicket hauls in 45 matches. (Photo Source : Getty Images) The most consistent Indian bowler since Jan 2013, when he debuted against Pakistan, Shami has picked up 16 3 wicket hauls in 45 matches. Shami who has been the pick of Indian bowlers so far in the World Cup 2015 also, has been very consistent despite the work load he has with the Tests, ODIs and T20s. Shami will be India’s trump card when they continue their journey in the World Cup 2015. *All Stats updated till 15th March 2015. Stats Source :@SeerviBharath