5 All-rounders India can try to make up for Hardik Pandya

2. Axar Patel

The Gujarat-based all-rounder Axar Patel possesses plenty of talent under his sleeves. He donned the Indian jersey for the first time against Bangladesh in 2014. Eventually, Axar has proved his mettle over the years. In 38 ODIs, the tweaker has smothered 181 runs with the willow at a strike rate of 127. Talking about his spinning art, the experienced cricketer baffled the heavyweights grabbing 45 wickets at an impressive economy of 4.43.

All in all, the southpaw can live up to the billing against the strong opposition. Adding fine balance in the middle-order department, the Indian team will surely benefit from his presence in the squad.

Moreover, he has thrashed 2036 massive runs with the bat and scalped 170-odd wickets in List A cricket. Hence, Axar can be the crucial bone when the team is under intense pressure.