JP Duminy, a former South African cricketer, has voiced his thoughts on a potential change in India's lineup for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As the head coach of Paarl Royals in the SA20, South Africa's new T20 cricket league, he believes that India should consider giving Suryakumar Yadav a chance if they aim to play an aggressive brand of cricket. Duminy said, "Suryakumar Yadav is one of the most exciting players in India now. If India wants to play with an attacking mindset, then he becomes an option."
His praise for Shubman Gill's technique and temperament highlights the young batsman's ability to play all three formats of the game, a rare trait in modern-day cricketers. This suggests that Gill has the potential to become a key player for India in the near future.
Duminy's encouragement of Hardik Pandya to play all three formats highlights the all-rounder's potential and ability to influence the game. He believes that players with the ability to influence the game should not limit themselves to just one format and should strive to perform well in all formats.
Duminy predicts a closely contested Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Australia having a good chance of winning despite missing some key players. He believes that the conditions will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the series. However, he also recognizes the strength of India and specifically mentioned Ravichandran Ashwin's track record in India, making him a key player for the team. Overall, Duminy believes that the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be a closely contested series.