India, Nov. 3 -- India's ODI captain Shubman Gill emphasised the value Hardik Pandya brings to the table, pointing out that few players in world cricket offer the same range of skills. The all-rounder gives Gill the flexibility to deploy him in different situations, particularly with the ball, and his ability to bowl with both the new and old ball provides India with options across different phases of the game.

However, Pandya's fitness has been a major concern for India as they prepare for next year's ODI World Cup. The star all-rounder has been battling persistent injuries since IPL 2026. He came close to making a comeback on a couple of occasions, only to suffer fresh setbacks that delayed his return.

Pandya was picked in the India A...