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India Eyes All-Rounders: Jaiswal & Varma as Sixth Bowlers?
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- India may use Yashasvi Jaiswal or Tilak Varma as a sixth bowling option.
- Former keeper-batter Saba Karim advocates for developing these players.
- The ODI series against South Africa is seen as a prime opportunity.
Former keeper-batter Saba Karim believes the upcoming ODI series against South Africa presents a golden opportunity for India to experiment with their lineup.
Karim specifically suggested that India could utilize the series to develop either Yashasvi Jaiswal or Tilak Varma as a sixth bowling option. He pointed out Varma's prior experience bowling in international matches and Jaiswal's consistent practice sessions focused on improving his bowling.
Karim also expressed his belief that Jaiswal, a talented batter, deserves more consistent opportunities in India's white-ball squads, especially in ODIs. He feels investing in Jaiswal's all-round potential could yield significant returns for India leading up to the World Cup.
