Naman Dhir’s unexpected selection for India’s ODI squad for the West Indies draws attention and praise from former all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Pathan says Dhir’s inclusion is exciting and highlights the value of adding an all-rounder of that type to the team.
The outlets reporting on the matter focus on Pathan’s reaction rather than on specific match details. Both accounts describe the call-up as a surprise and frame Pathan’s comments around the perceived gap in the squad—suggesting that an all-rounder profile like Dhir’s has been missing. While the emphasis is on Pathan’s viewpoint, the reports converge on the same core facts: Dhir is named in the ODI squad for West Indies, and Pathan publicly responds positively to the selection.
Together, the pieces provide a brief look at the off-field discussion surrounding the squad announcement, but they do not add contrasting information about selection reasons, roles, or timelines beyond the general context of the West Indies ODI series.
