Nitish Kumar Reddy:<\/b> Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes India\u2019s choice between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube for the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand should depend on the conditions and the team\u2019s balance, while backing Varun Chakaravarthy over Kuldeep Yadav as a spin option. Pujara explained that New Zealand\u2019s playing conditions and the opposition\u2019s familiarity with India\u2019s bowlers could influence selection decisions and determine the roles assigned to the all-rounders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With both Reddy and Dube offering different combinations of batting and bowling, Pujara stressed that neither player should be considered an automatic selection in the shortest format. While Dube provides greater batting strength lower down the order, Reddy\u2019s bowling could make him a more suitable choice if India require an additional bowling option in New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn the T20 format, in my opinion, no player\u2019s spot in the playing eleven is completely cemented because you select the team based on conditions. So, if the Indian team needs a bowling all-rounder, then Nitish Kumar Reddy can be that, because his bowling is better than Shivam Dube\u2019s. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf you are looking for a batter at number seven, then it\u2019s not even a conversation. Shivam Dube is a good batter who can give you one or two overs in the T20 format. But if there are conditions in New Zealand where you need a bowler first and someone who can go and bat at number seven or eight, then Nitish Kumar Reddy can be that option,\u201d Pujara told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara also weighed in on India\u2019s spin combination, identifying Varun as a potentially difficult proposition for New Zealand\u2019s batters. Although many in the opposition have encountered the mystery spinner, the former India cricketer believes his variations could still offer India an advantage. He also pointed to the contrasting demands on Kuldeep, whose effectiveness, in his assessment, can be influenced by the dimensions of the ground, while underlining the importance of confidence in Varun\u2019s performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf you are looking for a batter at number seven, then it\u2019s not even a conversation. Shivam Dube is a good batter who can give you one or two overs in the T20 format. But if there are conditions in New Zealand where you need a bowler first and someone who can go and bat at number seven or eight, then Nitish Kumar Reddy can be that option,\u201d Pujara told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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