Gavaskar Says Hardik Pandya Irreplaceable, India Should Stop Looking for Like-for-Like Replacement

Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, India should stop seeking like-for-like replacement, says Gavaskar - The Tribune

India tend to get carried away in their search for a replacement for Hardik Pandya, who is irreplaceable, and should instead look at players who can perform different roles, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said, stressing the need to strengthen the bowling attack. Gavaskar said India should play at least four specialist bowlers, with the fifth […]

Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, India should stop looking for like-for-like replacement

Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the need for India to strengthen their bowling attack in the recent T20 series. He highlighted that Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable and suggested exploring players who can take on different roles. Gavaskar also mentioned Naman Dhir's contributions with both bat and ball, advocating for four specialist bowlers in the playing XI. Aakash Chopra pointed out that Abhishek Sharma was not at his best during the matches.

Not a fan of 8 batters, Sunil Gavaskar wants urgent change in Indian T20I team

Sunil Gavaskar has called for a change in India's T20I combination after their bowling struggles against West Indies. He has argued that playing eight batters is not the best strategy for the Indian team.