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The Indian cricket team is surrounded by many unanswered questions after the 4-0 defeat in T20I against England. One of the biggest concerns for the team is the all-rounders.
Over the years, Hardik Pandya has served the team consistently in all white-ball formats. Due to injury, this fast bowling all-rounder has been out of the selection process. The Indian team management needs to find someone who can be an alternative to Hardik Pandya.
Wasim Jaffer drops Shivam Dubey as Hardik Pandya’s replacement
Shivam Dubey, who has played over 70 T20Is for the India national cricket team, was positioned as a future star for the team. The recently concluded T20I competition left uncertainty surrounding his future as he barely made a mark with bat and ball.
Former Team India opener Wasim Jaffer also believes that now is the time for the team to think beyond Shivam Dubey. According to Jaffer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Suryansh Shedge are two possible candidates who can become Hardik Pandya’s replacement.
“If you are looking for a replacement who can bowl two or three overs and also contribute with the bat, then, in my opinion, Nitish Reddy and Suryansh Shedge fit that role. Shivam Dubey is not as capable with the ball. If you need someone to bowl he is probably not the first option. But I think Nitish Reddy and probably Suryansh Shedge are the first two names you would look at whenever Hardik is not available.” Will happen,” Wasim Jaffer said. Discussion on his YouTube channel, Wasim Jaffer Official.
Wasim Jaffer asks Shivam Dubey to improve fielding standards
The 48-year-old also said that Dubey’s fielding work was not good. Jaffer also asked the all-rounder to improve his fielding standards.
The former cricketer said in the same video, “One area in which he (Shivam Dubey) needs to improve is his fielding. That is an issue with him. He is a bit weak in the field, and you often have to cover him while fielding. So, I think he needs to raise his fielding standards. He has been playing for India for a long time.”
Suryansh Shedge will be Hardik Pandya’s replacement?
Like the 33-year-old all-rounder, Suryansh Shedge, who is only 23, made his T20I debut against Ireland but was not effective with bat and ball. But Wasim Jaffer observed that the emerging all-rounder has shown a lot of potential through his bowling variations. Furthermore, Shez showcased his batting skills during the IPL and while batting for the India A cricket team.
“Suryansh Shedge, I think he has the potential. You can see he has variety in his bowling, and he is capable with the bat as well. He can hit the ball hard. They have given Suryansh Shedge a chance, and I think he has the potential. They should continue to support him,” Wasim Jaffer added.