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Shubman Gill issues update on Hardik Pandya ahead of NZ ODIs, weighs in on India's squad composition

Shubman Gill issues update on Hardik Pandya ahead of NZ ODIs, weighs in on India's squad composition

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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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The stage is set for the ODI series between India and New Zealand. With the conclusion of the T20I series, the two sides will now take on each other across five ODI matches, with the first of the five set to be held in Auckland on November 4th, as both sides look to play some good cricket .

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Shubman Gill issues update on Hardik Pandya ahead of NZ ODIs, weighs in on India's squad composition

The stage is set for the ODI series between India and New Zealand. With the conclusion of the T20I series, the two sides will now take on each other across five ODI matches, with the first of the five set to be held in Auckland on November 4th, as both sides look to play some good cricket .

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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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