NZ v IND 2020: 3 possible replacements for Ishant Sharma for the New Zealand Test series

Ishant Sharma has injured tendons in his ankle and has been advised rest for atleast six weeks.

RAJNEESH GURBANI

Rajneesh Gurbani | TOIRajneesh Gurbani has played a big role in Vidarbha winning the Ranji Trophy two times in two seasons. The 26-year-old is a pure swing bowler who relies on the swing rather than pace to deceive batsmen and was Vidarbha's go-to man, on the road to their maiden Ranji Trophy final, snaring five five-wicket hauls starting from their last group-stage game.

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He is also the only second bowler to pick a hat-trick in the Ranji final. In 28 FC matches, he has picked 93 wickets at a strike rate of 46.5 and an average of 24.01, his best bowling is 7/68 and his ability to swing the ball prodigiously may come in handy when India plays Tests in New Zealand starting February.

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 22 Jan, 2020

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