Missing the team balance in Pandya's absence: Shikhar Dhawan
Melbourne, Jan 17 (CRICKETNMORE): Admitting that suspended all-rounder Hardik Pandya was "crucial" for the team's balance, India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday said the team is not grappling wi
"Even when Kedar (Jadhav) plays, the overs of off-spin he bowls are very beneficial for us and I would say he is our golden arm as he always takes wickets when he comes on. So often, he has broken big partnerships. An all-rounder in Tests and limited-overs cricket is equally important," he added.
Talking about Ahmed and Siraj, Dhawan said the youngsters will mature and get better with time.
"It's not a worry (about their bowling). They just came in and are young blokes. We will back them. That's how they're going to learn, when they play against a good side," he said.
"If they go for runs, that's where they have to lift themselves up and think more about their game and strategies. That's how they'll become more mature players. It's good that they are getting chances over here," he added.
