Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Ex-Selector Criticizes India's All-Rounder Options
Kris Srikkanth, a former India selector, has criticized Shivam Dube and Harshit Rana, saying they cannot be considered genuine all-rounders.
He believes only Nitish Kumar Reddy is a viable backup option for Hardik Pandya, who is dealing with fitness issues.
Srikkanth also thinks Ravindra Jadeja should be included in the team for the 2027 World Cup.
Dube and Rana have shown some potential but have not yet proven themselves as reliable all-rounders.
The criticism comes as India looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the World Cup.
Kris Srikkanth criticizes Shivam Dube and Harshit Rana for not being genuine all-rounders.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is considered a viable backup option for Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya is dealing with fitness issues, affecting India's all-rounder options.
Ravindra Jadeja's exclusion from recent series raises questions about his role in the team.
Dube and Rana have shown potential but need more opportunities to prove themselves.
- Who
- Kris Srikkanth, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
- What
- Criticism of India's all-rounder options
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To evaluate and criticize the potential all-rounders for the 2027 ODI World Cup
Critics of Dube and Rana
Supporters of Dube and Rana
Genuine All-Rounder Status
Critics of Dube and Rana
Dube and Rana cannot be considered genuine all-rounders.
Supporters of Dube and Rana
Dube and Rana have shown potential as all-rounders in recent matches.
Hardik Pandya's Replacement
Critics of Dube and Rana
Only Nitish Kumar Reddy is a viable backup option for Hardik Pandya.
Supporters of Dube and Rana
Dube and Rana can develop into reliable all-rounders with more opportunities.
Ravindra Jadeja's Role
Critics of Dube and Rana
Jadeja should be included in the team for the 2027 World Cup.
Supporters of Dube and Rana
Jadeja's recent form and selection suggest he may not be in the plans.
- Players Discussed
- Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
- Ex-Selector
- Kris Srikkanth
- Recent Series
- ODI series against England
- Hardik Pandya's Status
- Dealing with fitness issues
- Kuldeep Yadav's Availability
- Not included in the team due to Dube's presence
- Head Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
- Jadeja's Recent Performances
- Missed last two ODI series