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Can Kuldeep Yadav lead India’s spin attack after Jadeja?
India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka is a crucial opportunity for Kuldeep Yadav to cement his role as the next leader of the spin attack. Former spinner Murali Kartik says Ravindra Jadeja,…
The Story in Brief
India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka is a crucial opportunity for Kuldeep Yadav to cement his role as the next leader of the spin attack. Former spinner Murali Kartik says Ravindra Jadeja, at 37, is in the twilight of his career, making the transition urgent. Kuldeep has 79 Test wickets at an average of 22.35 and has performed consistently under different captains, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Kartik also highlighted left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, 23, who took seven wickets on Test debut against Afghanistan, as a long-term successor to Jadeja. Suthar's all-round ability, with bat and ball, makes him a promising option. India are fifth in the World Test Championship standings with a points percentage of 48.15, adding pressure to the series.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around who replaces Ravindra Jadeja is useful, but it often skips the real question: who is bowling now? India are fifth in the WTC standings, with a win-loss record of 4-4. The Sri Lanka series is a Test of current form, not future plans. The number that will settle the debate is Kuldeep's strike rate under Rohit, 27.4, versus his career average. If he cannot dominate now, talk of succession is mere noise.
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