Yashasvi Jaiswal (left) scored a century in his last ODI for India. (PTI Photo)
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News1815-01-2026, 14:33

Jaiswal Benched for 3rd ODI? India Must Play Best XI, Says Gavaskar

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite a century in his last ODI, is likely to remain on the bench for the 3rd ODI against New Zealand.
  • Sunil Gavaskar believes India, having lost the 2nd ODI in Rajkot, cannot afford to experiment and must field their strongest team for the series decider.
  • Gavaskar noted that if India had won the 2nd ODI, they might have given opportunities to players like Jaiswal.
  • New Zealand, led by Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten century, comfortably chased India's 284/7, surprising Gavaskar with their ease of victory.
  • Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull praised Mitchell's aggressive batting against Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, highlighting his confidence and varied strokeplay.

Why It Matters: India, under pressure after losing the 2nd ODI, will likely bench Jaiswal to field their best XI.

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