3 reasons why India must persist with Deepak Chahar in the limited overs formats

#1 The perfect successor to Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Chahar's new-ball skills are often compared with those of Bhuvneshwar Kumar

India's fast bowling attack looks a little one-dimensional at the moment. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar has forged a formidable partnership with Jasprit Bumrah, his inconsistency could be a matter of concern in the future.

In overseas conditions when the ball is moving, the team is over-reliant on Bhuvneshwar to make use of the conditions on offer. But even if Bhuvi does well, another similar type of bowler in the squad could help the team grab more wickets upfront.

Deepak Chahar fits this bill perfectly, and the team can also afford to leave out Bhuvi by having the former in the team. Just like Bhuvneshwar, Chahar is a good reader of match situations and pitch conditions, which allows him to adapt quickly to varying demands.

Bhuvneshwar is still an important member of the team, but including Chahar along with him in the team might help in the latter's development.