Ashwin Thinks Pant Should Stay in Top Order, Gaikwad in Mix

Ravichandran Ashwin is stirring the pot ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026! He believes wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant should stick to the top order while Ruturaj Gaikwad deserves a spot in the squad. With Shreyas Iyer back, the competition is heating up, and Ashwin thinks Gaikwad is the better middle-order option. Looks like Pant has some serious competition!