New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has cautioned against searching for a like-for-like replacement for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, saying India should instead look for players who can perform different roles while maintaining the strength of their bowling attack.
Gavaskar believes India should field at least four specialist bowlers, with all-rounders providing the fifth and sixth bowling options while contributing with the bat. He warned that extending the batting line-up at the cost of bowling depth could leave the team vulnerable.
"We sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable. If you can't find somebody of his calibre, then go wi...