How All-Rounder Naman Dhir Turned Bowling Into India's T20 Weapon
· Sports · Times of India, Cricbuzz
India all-rounder Naman Dhir is making a significant impact with the ball in T20Is by relying on disciplined line and length, pace variations, and an understanding of batter psychology. During the third T20I against the West Indies at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, Dhir claimed two wickets for 39 runs to help India secure a 14-run victory and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. His spell included the dismissals of Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran during the visitors' chase of 224. The 26-year-old off-spinner has now taken five wickets in the series, adding to his three-wicket haul on debut. Dhir noted that his primary role remains batting, but his experience as a batter helps him read opposing players' stances, backlifts, and preferred scoring areas.
Why it matters
Dhir's emergence as a reliable bowling option strengthens India's lower-order depth and provides crucial tactical flexibility in T20 internationals.
Read the original report — Times of India
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