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Ashwin says Dhruv Jurel, not Sarfaraz, should play first Test
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said Dhruv Jurel deserves the No. 6 batting spot over Sarfaraz Khan in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Sarfaraz was added to the squad only…
The Story in Brief
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said Dhruv Jurel deserves the No. 6 batting spot over Sarfaraz Khan in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Sarfaraz was added to the squad only as an injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin urged coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to give Sarfaraz a clear message about his role. He noted that if the management thinks Sarfaraz is suspect in certain conditions, they should tell him directly. Ashwin added that with proper chances and clarity, Sarfaraz could become a specialist against spin in the subcontinent.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around Sarfaraz Khan's potential omission risks feeding a lazy narrative that selectors are unfair to domestic grinders. In truth, Dhruv Jurel was in the original squad and has earned his place. The real failure would be poor communication: Gambhir and Agarkar must tell Sarfaraz clearly whether he is being groomed for subcontinent conditions or sidelined. Let us watch if they give him that roadmap or leave him guessing.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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