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Balaji Says India Needs a Right-Hander Against Zimbabwe

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Balaji Says India Needs a Right-Hander Against Zimbabwe

Former Indian pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji is urging Team India to bring a right-hander into the top three for their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match against Zimbabwe on February 26 in Chennai. He insists that star all-rounder Axar Patel should also be in the lineup, as India's batting struggles continue without him.

04:45 am on Sunday, 1 March, 2026 | Venkatesh Ravichandran

Quick rundown

1.Balaji insists on a right-hander in India's top three.

2.Axar Patel's inclusion is crucial for the Zimbabwe clash.

3.India's left-handed top order struggles with consistency.

4.South Africa's unchanged core contrasts with India's strategy.

5.India needs wins against Zimbabwe and West Indies for semifinals.

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Quick rundown

1.Balaji insists on a right-hander in India's top three.

2.Axar Patel's inclusion is crucial for the Zimbabwe clash.

3.India's left-handed top order struggles with consistency.

4.South Africa's unchanged core contrasts with India's strategy.

5.India needs wins against Zimbabwe and West Indies for semifinals.

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