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Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in India’s T20 puzzle?

The Indian bowling attack has been rather mediocre in pace spearhead’s Bumrah’s absence

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:08 PM
Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in India’s T20 puzzle?
Key Things to Know
  • The Hindu explores whether spin-bowling all-rounder Naman Dhir can solve India's recent T20I bowling and balance issues.
  • India finished its T20I series against the West Indies level at 2-2 after the fifth match was abandoned.
  • India has conceded 220-plus totals five times this year amid Jasprit Bumrah's absence.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Hindu analyzes whether emerging spin-bowling all-rounder Naman Dhir could address India's tactical issues in T20 international cricket. After India drew its T20I series 2-2 against the West Indies following high-scoring bowling struggles, Dhir emerged as a promising contributor with both his off-spin and an unbeaten 24 off six balls in Bengaluru.

India has conceded totals exceeding 220 runs five times this year, largely dealing with the absence of premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning and Dhir growing in confidence, the team will next test its setup in an upcoming five-match series against New Zealand.

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