Sanjay Bangar: Seam-bowling all-rounder ideal for conditions in New Zealand

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels a seam-bowling all-rounder will be ideal for Indian Test team in New Zealand considering favourable conditions re for those who can move ball. While he largely retained squad that played against Bangladesh at home in vember, Bangar backed all-rounder Vijay Shankar to be part of squad for two Tests. Shankar was part of India's World Cup squad before an injury cut short his campaign last summer in United Kingdom.

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'Seam-bowling all-rounder ideal' 

"If y go in with 17 players, n re is place for a reserve batsman and all-rounder. w New Zealand conditions are ideal for seam-bowling all-rounders," Bangar said on 'ESPNcricinfo'.

"You see what an impact Colin de Grandhomme has had on New Zealand team. So someone like Vijay Shankar can be an ideal candidate for that slot, given he is fit wherein it gives right balance to squad if he bats at .6. 

"It will also give India a batting depth and a fifth bowling option."

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series is part of World Test Championship and a series win will definitely brighten India's prospects of reaching 2021 final.  For reserve batsman, Bangar mentioned Prithvi Shaw's name, though Mumbai player was pulled out of India 'A' shadown tour owing to an injury he suffered during a Ranji Trophy game. 

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