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3 Out-Of-Favor Indian Bowlers Who Can Return In T20Is After Impressive IPL 2025 Show

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Yuzvendra Chahal for PBKS [Source: AP Photos]Yuzvendra Chahal for PBKS [Source: AP Photos]

As the IPL 2025 reaches its halfway mark, several Indian bowlers who had fallen out of the national team's plans have made compelling cases for reconsideration. Their performances have not only bolstered their respective franchises but also sent a timely reminder to the national selectors about their capabilities. Let's examine three bowlers who could force their way back into India's T20I setup.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal

With 8 wickets in the tournament so far, Yuzvendra Chahal's numbers for Punjab Kings may not immediately jump off the page. However, after an average start he has made a brilliant comeback in the tournament and has six wickets from only the last two games.

Chahal was India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is before falling out of favor, brings experience that is invaluable in high-pressure scenarios. The current Indian spin contingent lacks a specialist leg-spinner of Chahal's caliber, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi (leg break googly bowler) offering different skill sets.

What's particularly impressive about Chahal's IPL 2025 campaign is his tactical awareness. He has outfoxed several established international batters with subtle variations in pace and trajectory rather than relying solely on big-turning deliveries. This evolution in his bowling makes him well-suited to international cricket's demands.

2. Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav for DC [Source: AP Photos]Kuldeep Yadav for DC [Source: AP Photos]

With 12 wickets at an economy rate of just 6.25 for Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep Yadav has quietly been one of the most effective bowlers this IPL season. His ability to deceive batters through flight, turn, and variations has once again come to the fore.

Despite being a match-winner on his day, Kuldeep has found himself on the periphery of India's T20I plans, with Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel preferred in recent matches. However, Bishnoi's economy rate of 10.28 and strike rate of 21.00, doesn't match Kuldeep's miserly 6.25 and 14.00 respectively in this IPL.

What makes Kuldeep's case stronger is his improved confidence and consistency. Gone are the days when he would drop his shoulders after being hit for boundaries. The revitalized Kuldeep attacks the stumps more frequently and has developed a quicker, flatter delivery that doesn't give batters time to get underneath the ball.

1. Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna for GT [Source: AP Photos]Prasidh Krishna for GT [Source: AP Photos]

Prasidh Krishna has emerged as the standout bowler in IPL 2025, topping the wicket-taking charts with 14 scalps for Gujarat Titans. His impressive average of 14.35 and economy rate of 7.44 highlight both his wicket-taking ability and control.

After being sidelined due to injuries and inconsistent form in recent years, Krishna's resurgence couldn't have come at a better time. His tall frame allows him to extract bounce from even the most docile surfaces, while his improved repertoire of slower deliveries and yorkers has made him a threat across all phases of the game.

Krishna's superior control and wicket-taking prowess make him an attractive option for the selectors.

The Road Ahead

For these three bowlers, maintaining their form in the second half of IPL 2025 will be crucial to their international aspirations. The selectors might be tempted to infuse fresh energy into the bowling attack while also calling upon experienced hands.

Krishna, Kuldeep, and Chahal offer different dimensions to India's bowling arsenal. Krishna provides pace, bounce, and seam movement; Kuldeep brings left-arm wrist spin with flight and guile; while Chahal offers experience and tactical acumen with his leg-spin.

As India looks to build a formidable bowling unit for upcoming T20 challenges, these three rejuvenated performers have presented compelling cases for their inclusion. Their journeys from the sidelines to spotlight serve as reminders that form is temporary but class is permanent in the ever-evolving landscape of T20 cricket.