India vs Australia 2017: Five reasons why Krunal Pandya should have been picked over Ravindra Jadeja

#3 Can take on the best in the game

Krunal Pandya has managed to dismiss AB de Villiers on four occasions

One of the key aspects of Krunal's game emanates from an innate ability to lift his performance against the best in the business. The fact that he has the wood over a batting icon like AB de Villiers stands as a testament to his competitive attitude. The left-arm spinner has managed to dismiss the South African legend on no less than four occasions from as many matches in the IPL.

Upon sending de Villiers packing at the Wankhede Stadium during a league match in the 2017 season, Krunal came up with a cheeky and rather symbolic celebration by showing four fingers. Such an approach could make him a feisty cricketer in the international arena. With Australia containing the likes of David Warner, Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell, Krunal's combative temperament could have been quite useful.