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How batting all-rounder Naman Dhir turned his bowling into a weapon for India

India’s Naman Dhir has emerged as a key asset with the ball in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, leveraging his dual skills as a batting all-rounder to deliver crucial wickets. The 26-year-old off-spinner claimed two wickets (2/39) in India’s 14-run victory in the third match at Indore, helping secure a 2-1 series lead.

His ability to read batters’ intentions—such as identifying Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran’s preferred scoring areas—has been instrumental in his success, including his three-wicket haul (3/31) on T20I debut. Dhir’s disciplined approach, combining variations in pace and precise line and length, has turned his bowling into a tactical weapon, even as batting remains his primary role in the Indian lineup.

Despite limited opportunities due to the IPL’s Impact Player rule, he remains ready to contribute economically whenever needed, balancing his responsibilities as a lower-middle-order batter and occasional bowler.

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