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While Gaikwad's showing was patchy against South Africa, he played a match-turning innings of 57 (35 balls) in the third game at Visakhapatnam, which started India's comeback after being down 0-2.
Both Karthik and Pandya came up with reassuring performances in the five-match T20I series against South Africa, with the former scoring a match-defining half-century in Rajkot that helped the hosts level the series 2-2.
Zaheer added that the Indian team is lacking their trademark fighting spirit in the match and letting their guard down when conditions are not favourable for them.
Kohli has become the 12th Indian and 71st cricketer overall to achieve the landmark.
Saha, who had shied away from limelight and controversies throughout his career, finds himself at the centerstage of one at the fag end of his career.
The Indian head coach added that the focus will be on giving players as many opportunities as possible on the road to the T20 World Cup.
Dravid said his intention behind talking to Saha was to ensure he has a clear picture of where he stands and he does not regret it.
Saha revealed that the team management headed by head coach Rahul Dravid had told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth.
The head coach said that there is still a lot of time before the 2023 ODI World Cup and India will get better in the near future.
India might have to make a change to their bowling attack with Mohammed Siraj to be assessed after struggling throughout the second Test with a hamstring niggle.
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