India face multiple selection dilemmas ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Pant’s place is uncertain, Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy vie for the all-rounder slot, while Tilak and Gaikwad add intrigue to the middle-order puzzle
Sunil Gavaskar defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the Test series loss to South Africa, saying coaches can only prepare teams but players must deliver. R Ashwin also backed Gambhir, stressing players should take responsibility instead of blaming the coach
