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“He’s India’s answer to Will Jacks” – Shreevats Goswami’s massive claim on 26-year-old amid NZ vs IND 2026 T20Is

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Shreevats Goswami hailed Naman Dhir for his match-winning performance in the T20I series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch.

By Venkatesh Ravichandran · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:51 AM

Key Things to Know

Shreevats Goswami claimed that all-rounder Naman Dhir is "India's answer to Will Jacks."
Naman Dhir scored an unbeaten 42 off 15 balls to help India chase down 226 against New Zealand.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Dhir as a perfect package providing team flexibility.

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Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Shreevats Goswami has called 26-year-old all-rounder Naman Dhir "India's answer to Will Jacks." The praise followed Dhir's match-winning display for India in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch, where he blasted an unbeaten 42 off 15 deliveries to complete India's highest successful T20I run-chase of 226.

Speaking on the Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast, Goswami lauded Dhir's skill set as an explosive lower-order batter and off-spin bowler. Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also endorsed Dhir as a complete white-ball package who brings vital flexibility to the national lineup.

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