India, Sept. 9 -- Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made it clear that India's strategy isn't built around part-time bowlers, though he acknowledged that having batters capable of chipping in with the ball is a valuable bonus. Since Gautam Gambhir became the head coach, India have leaned more on part-time options in crucial moments. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav have been called upon to contribute with the ball, giving the side added variety and depth in their bowling arsenal when required.

Surya made some bold decisions last year on the Sri Lanka tour, choosing Rinku Singh to bowl the penultimate over when Sri Lanka needed only 9 off 12 balls and six wickets in hand. Mohammed Siraj also had an over left, but Sury...