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Jadeja at 37, Murali Kartik backs Manav Suthar as Test successor
Former India spinner Murali Kartik has identified Manav Suthar as a potential long-term replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket. Speaking on Sony Sports Network, Kartik said Jadeja, 37, is "on the…
The Story in Brief
Former India spinner Murali Kartik has identified Manav Suthar as a potential long-term replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket. Speaking on Sony Sports Network, Kartik said Jadeja, 37, is "on the wrong side of thirty" and in the "twilight of his career", making it necessary to plan for succession. Suthar has been named in India's squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
Kartik described Suthar as an "old-school" bowler with many strengths and urged that he not be compared to established stars. The young left-arm spinner will gain exposure in the senior team environment during the Sri Lanka series, though his immediate role remains behind Jadeja.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around Jadeja's successor is fair warning but feels premature. At 37, he remains India's first-choice spinner across formats. The temptation to anoint a young left-armer before he has bowled a Test ball risks burdening him unfairly. Suthar must be allowed to develop without comparison. The real test begins when he actually gets a game, not when his name is discussed on a panel.
Source: news.abplive.com
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