In order to succeed Ravindra Jadeja as the nation’s future generation of spinners, Manav Suthar has the backing of former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik. The upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, which starts on Saturday, will be crucial to the development of India’s next generation of spin spinners. Given that Jadeja, who was born on December 6, 1988, is over thirty and nearing the conclusion of his career, the development of new talent is essential for India’s future.
Murali Kartik made the comments during a discussion hosted by Sony Sports Network on Wednesday.
“I think he is a very, very good bowler, let’s not compare him with anybody,” the seasoned spinner said, highlighting Suthar’s performance against Afghanistan in June when he took seven wickets in the one-off encounter and praising his technique and consistency. He is traditional and has a lot going for him. When I was calling that game against Afghanistan, I was ecstatic to see someone deliver the ball with such consistency and skill. We haven’t seen a bowler like that in a very long time. Perhaps it has arrived at a favourable moment for India,” Kartik told Sony Sports Network.
India must find a replacement as Jadeja’s career draws to a close.
Murali Kartik understood the delicate nature of discussing Jadeja’s future, even as he accepted the necessity of succession planning in India’s spin bowling unit. The former spinner was direct on when the new generation of spinners should take over: “Ravindra Jadeja will punch me the next time he meets me, but at the end of the day, he is on the wrong side of thirty.” His career is coming to an end, and we have no idea how long he will continue to play. You are constantly considering passing the baton from that perspective,” Kartik stated.
India’s prospects of reaching the WTC final will depend on how well Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, and Saransh Jain perform in Galle and Colombo during the Test series in Sri Lanka. How well these spinners perform will be crucial to India’s ability to establish a strong foundation for their spin bowling unit in the future years.
