If Washinton Sundar has to play then he should come in place of an either Jadeja or an extra batter as Gavaskar feels India can't drop Nitish Kumar Reddy.

As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Team India faces tough selection choices for the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin creates a void, with Tanush Kotian stepping in. Debate revolves around Nitish Kumar Reddy's place,

Among the many speculations regarding the Indian lineup for Boxing Day Test, one of the biggest debates centres around Nitish Kumar Reddy’s place in the XI.

Sunil Gavaskar stressed Nitish Kumar Reddy’s essential inclusion in India’s Boxing Day Test XI against Australia, highlighting his crucial batting contributions in the series. The young all-rounder’s selection could determine India’s balance in Melbourne’s seam-friendly conditions.

Gavaskar emphasized that Reddy's presence is important for the team to maintain balance. "They can't drop Nitish Kumar Reddy. He is the fourth seamer," Gavaskar said, implying that India shouldn't think of dropping him from their playing XI for the next match.

Sunil Gavaskar praised Nitish Reddy for the temperament which he showed in his 61-ball 16 on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia at The Gabba.