# Aakash Chopra calls Manav Suthar ‘upgraded version’ of Ravindra Jadeja 2026-08-18T09:58:43+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Former India batter Aakash Chopra has described young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar as an 'upgraded version' of Ravindra Jadeja as a bowler, following Suthar's six-wicket haul in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said Suthar's ability to generate drift, bounce, and turn, even when batters are defending, sets him apart. He also highlighted Suthar's batting ability, making him a potential successor to Jadeja in all conditions. Suthar, playing his second Test, took 4/76 in the first innings and two more in the second, helping India secure a commanding position. Both OdishaTV and Times Now reported Chopra's remarks prominently. OdishaTV noted that Suthar comes from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, not a traditional cricket hotspot, and that he won Player of the Match on his Test debut against Afghanistan. Times Now emphasised India's strong position in the match and Suthar's role in the World Test Championship campaign. Both outlets quoted Chopra directly, including his line about Suthar being an upgraded version of Jadeja. The comparison is based on potential, as Suthar has played only two Tests, while Jadeja is a proven all-rounder across formats. India need six more wickets on the final day to win the match in Galle. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both OdishaTV and Times Now ran nearly identical coverage of Aakash Chopra's comments, making this a uniform straight-reporting story with no discernible editorial slant. The only minor difference is that OdishaTV placed more emphasis on Suthar's background from a non-cricket region, while Times Now framed the story within India's World Test Championship campaign. The comparison to Jadeja is based on a single former player's opinion and should not be read as consensus. Suthar has taken 11 wickets in two Tests, a promising start, but replacing an all-rounder of Jadeja's stature requires sustained performance over years. The immediate thing to watch is whether Suthar retains his place for the remaining Tests in the series. ## Coverage Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral - odishatv.in (neutral report) Straightforward reporting of Chopra's remarks with background on Suthar's debut - timesnownews.com (neutral report) Same quotes and facts, adds WTC context but no editorial slant This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-18T16:22:36+00:00. Tags: Aakash Chopra, Indian cricket team, Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja, Sri Lanka Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aakash-chopra-calls-manav-suthar-an-upgraded-ravindra-jadeja/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aakash-chopra-calls-manav-suthar-an-upgraded-ravindra-jadeja/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the reports linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. Stance labels are editorial classifications of how each outlet framed this story, assigned by the same model, not ratings of the outlets. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/