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“Not many players possess his qualities”: Shubman Gill hails star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, calls him “great player”

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Indian captain Shubman Gill said that once Hardik Pandya returns, India’s number 7 and 8 spots in the ODI side will be sorted, as Pandya’s unmatched seam‑bowling all‑rounder skills can operate and be effective during any phase of the game. Gill noted that Pandya’s prolonged injury‑forced absence has affected the balance of India’s lower middle‑order, and his comeback is expected to resolve that issue.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Indian captain Shubman Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam bowling all-rounder, who can operate and be effective during any phase of the game

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    AUCKLAND: Hardik Pandya's prolonged injury-forced absence has affected the balance of India's ODI side and skipper Shubman Gill believes his lower middle-order will be "sorted" once the flamboyant all-rounder returns to international cricket. Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam…

    — DT Next

  • right · 3 outlets

    India captain Shubman Gill has provided clarity on the team's batting combination ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin in Auckland on November 4. Gill will lead India in the opening three matches before leaving the squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series…

    — ABP Live

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India skipper Shubman Gill highlighted Hardik Pandya's importance to the team, describing him as a rare all-rounder whose ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him an invaluable asset.

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

“Not many players possess his qualities”: Shubman Gill hails star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, calls him “great player”

India skipper Shubman Gill highlighted Hardik Pandya's importance to the team, describing him as a rare all-rounder whose ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him an invaluable asset.

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Lower and middle order would be sorted once Hardik Pandya returns: Shubham Gill

AUCKLAND: Hardik Pandya's prolonged injury-forced absence has affected the balance of India's ODI side and skipper Shubman Gill believes his lower middle-order will be "sorted" once the flamboyant all-rounder returns to international cricket. Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam…

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