Gurnoor Brar — the X-factor in India’s bowling cartel

Gill has made no secret of his desire to have extra pace at his disposal to force the issue in the meandering middle overs. India can’t afford to be conservative in using Gurnoor in the lead-up to the mega event because he will only get better, more tactically astute and suave once he has more overs in his legs in the pressure-cooker situation of an international contest