Sunil Gavaskar calls Hardik Pandya irreplaceable for India’s cricket team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar stated that Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable, suggesting India should consider players with different roles instead of seeking a direct replacement. This comment comes after India's T20I series against the West Indies, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Gavaskar emphasized the importance of strengthening the bowling attack, recommending a lineup with four specialist bowlers. He highlighted Naman Dhir's performance and called for increased confidence in spin bowlers. Aakash Chopra reflected on Abhishek Sharma's inconsistent performance during the series, acknowledging variability in aggressive batting.
- •Gavaskar advises against searching for a Pandya replacement.
- •India's T20I series vs. West Indies ends in a 2-2 draw.
- •Gavaskar recommends four specialist bowlers in the lineup.
- •Dhir scored 24 runs in the rain-affected final match.
- •Chopra critiques Sharma's performance as below par.
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable': Sunil Gavaskar believes India should stop searching for a direct replacement for all-rounder
"Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar called Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, urging India to explore alternative all-rounders instead of seeking a like-for-like replacement. He recommended playing four specialist bowlers to strengthen the attack. Gavaskar praised Naman Dhir’s versatility, while Aakash Chopra said Abhishek Sharma was below his usual standards in the West Indies T20I series, noting inconsistency is natural in aggressive cricket.
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