Goa, Oct. 24 -- Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has urged the Indian team management to consider including an additional spinner in the playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand, suggesting that Bhuvneshwar Kumar could bat at No. 8 to accommodate the change.

Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik expressed confidence in Bhuvneshwar's batting abilities, arguing that the pacer could fulfil the role of a lower-order batter and help India strengthen their spin attack.

India fielded Axar Patel as their only frontline spinner in the opening T20I at Christchurch. Karthik believes the team could benefit from another spin option, particularly during the middle overs, while maintaining sufficient batting depth.

Karthik said Bhuvneshwar cou...