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'Naman Dhir has finished Washington Sundar' - Kris Srikkanth after all-rounder's T20I debut

Naman Dhir made a standout T20I debut for India against the West Indies on October 6, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The 22-year-old all-rounder claimed three wickets for just 31 runs in four overs, including a remarkable sequence where he dismissed three West Indies batters after they each hit him for sixes.

His performance has already sparked debate over Washington Sundar’s future in shorter formats, with former India captain Kris Srikkanth suggesting Dhir’s immediate success has secured his place in the squad. Srikkanth praised Dhir’s tactical bowling, noting his ability to adjust pace and outsmart batters—a skill honed despite bowling only four overs in the IPL 2026 season for Mumbai Indians, where he scored 318 runs across 14 matches.

The former World Cup winner also argued that the IPL’s Impact Player rule may have limited the development of genuine all-rounders like Dhir, who could provide consistent bowling support in both ODIs and T20s.

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