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India's former batter Wasim Jaffer has recommended the inclusion of Axar Patel in the team for the T20 World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York on Sunday.
Jaffer believes that Axar's batting might come in handy on a pitch that has been criticized for being pace-friendly.
He said that while Kuldeep Yadav is a talented bowler, he might struggle to pick wickets on this track.
India had initially thought of opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal, but Jaffer believes that combination is not suitable.
He said that India should instead go with Axar, who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Jaffer also said that the fast bowlers will have more of an impact on this pitch than the spinners.
India will be looking to avenge their defeat to Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
The match will be a crucial one for both teams, as it could have a major impact on their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
India will be relying on their top-order batters to score runs against Pakistan's formidable pace attack.
The match is scheduled to start at 6 pm on Sunday and will be telecast live on Star Sports.
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