SAYS GILL, PANDYA LOOK HEALTHY AND FIT Suryakumar feels Hardik's return opens up various options

India captain Suryakumar Yadav believes Hardik Pandya' return will restore the tactical depth and balance that shaped the team’s Asia Cup surge when the world champions take on South Africa in a five-match T201 series starting here on Tuesday.

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Suryakumar Yadav with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill

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‘The ace India seam-bowl-ing all-rounder, who sustained a left quadriceps injury and missed the Asia Cup final, is fully fit and in fine form after making his comeback in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

His timely return ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup has brought back the much-needed flexibility and balance, with his new-ball spells offering India the cushion to field three, even four spinners.