Cricket

Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya will change the dynamics of the team – Dinesh Karthik on India’s all-rounder woes

India’s veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik reckons Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya will change the dynamic of the Indian team when they will make a comeback into the Indian team.

Jadeja missed the South African tour due to injury while Hardik Pandya was not fit enough and thus he was not selected for the series.

In the absence of Jadeja and Pandya, India has relied on the shoulders of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Venkatesh Iyer to do the all-rounder job.

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has been in sublime form with the bat in the recent past and has delivered the goods while batting down the order. Furthermore, Hardik Pandya has been a consistent performer for the team as a finisher but he hasn’t bowled a lot due to fitness woes.

There is no doubt that Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya are India’s first choice all-rounders in white-ball formats. Jadeja has done a fine job in all three formats, especially as a batter but Pandya had last played a Test match back in 2018.

Dinesh Karthik said while talking to Cricbuzz, “I think we are missing two key all-rounders here, and all-rounders are worth their weight in gold. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. Once they come in, the dynamic of this team will look very different. Hardik at six and Jadeja at seven will look very different.”

Karthik added that Yuzvendra Chahal is India’s best wrist spinner at the moment and he is going to play a key role in the World Cup. Furthermore, Ravichandran Ashwin has also made a promising return to the white-ball format.

“Chahal is the best wrist spinner in India right now. He will be the bowler in the World Cup as well. So we have spin attack solved with him, and R Ashwin and you can also throw Washington Sundar.”

On the other hand, Karthik believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who hasn’t looked threatening in the first two ODIs should be replaced. Kumar went wicketless in the two ODIs and he was also on the expensive side.

“I think he needs to be replaced. India needs pace in their attack. The difference with Bumrah is that due to his pace, his slower ones become more effective. But when was pace is in early 130s, your slower ones are not that effective, and you are dependent on knuckleballs a lot more.”

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India’s Junior Men Clinch Bronze with Gritty 2-1 Win Over Australia in Four Nations Tournament

The Indian junior men’s hockey team wrapped up their campaign at the Four Nations Tournament… Read More

June 26, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav Undergoes Successful Sports Hernia Surgery, Eyes Return for Bangladesh Tour

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone surgery for a sports hernia in his… Read More

June 26, 2025

Golden Glove Winner Jaspreet Singh Joins Bengaluru FC in Key Summer Move

Bengaluru FC have taken a decisive step toward rebuilding their squad by signing goalkeeper Jaspreet… Read More

June 26, 2025

Ravi Shastri says opening Test loss against England is a tough pill to swallow for India

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes the opening Test loss against England is a… Read More

June 26, 2025

Varun Aaron says England batters’ approach made Jasprit Bumrah desperate for wickets in 2nd innings of 1st Test

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron believes England batters were able to find a way… Read More

June 26, 2025

Varun Aaron says Karun Nair will be disappointed with his opening Test performance against England

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron believes Karun Nair will be disappointed after he failed… Read More

June 26, 2025