Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has suggested a possible change in the Indian line-up in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said that the host could give Suryakumar Yadav a chance if they wish to play an attacking brand of cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Suryakumar Yadav, probably one of the most exciting players in India now and yeah, I think from where Test cricket is going, I think, as a country you need to decide what sort of brand of cricket that you're going to be playing? And if it is that sort of attacking mindset, then I think he becomes an option," said Duminy, head coach of Paarl Royals in the SA20, South Africa's new T20 cricket league.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further added that Shubhman Gill has a technique to play all three formats of the game. "So I think from a fan base perspective, they have certainly been interested in Shubman Gill, you certainly stake a claim for all formats and I think he has the technique and the temperament to do it. When he gets an opportunity to act now I don't know whether there's a gap for him just yet. But certainly, in the near future."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reacting to Hardik Pandya's comment on focusing only on white ball cricket, Duminy said that he would encourage him to play all three formats as the all-rounder has the ability to influence the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I'm always going to be an advocate for all formats. I think if a player has the ability to influence the game, and to the player, you're referring to Hardik obviously, I've played with him as well. I think he has the ability to really be a great player for India across all formats. Now. The reasoning for why he's prioritizing white ball I would not know, but I would certainly encourage him to do all," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former South Africa all-rounder is expecting a close contest in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy and predicted that Australia stands a good chance despite missing some of the key players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I see it as a very close knit series. I genuinely think that Australia stands a good chance to win the series. They've certainly been the team to beat. Again, I think it's going to depend on conditions. So, if it's, if it's pretty balanced in the opportunity for the Test to go a little bit further than three to four days, I think Australia stands a good chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"There's some key players that are missing. But you can never write off India, can you? You know, you think about Ashwin who's got a prolific taste record in India. I mean, he's probably going to be the key for them. So, it's going to be a close-knit series. But I think Australia stands a good chance," he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I see it as a very close knit series. I genuinely think that Australia stands a good chance to win the series. They've certainly been the team to beat. Again, I think it's going to depend on conditions. So, if it's, if it's pretty balanced in the opportunity for the Test to go a little bit further than three to four days, I think Australia stands a good chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n