New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Former India cricketer Murali Kartik believes the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will be crucial for India's spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja in the "twilight" of his career and the team looking to the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar to step up and shape the next phase of its red-ball spin-bowling unit.

Kartik, during a virtual interaction with the media, said the series is crucial for India's spin attack as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his career. He praised Manav Suthar's performance against Afghanistan, saying the young spinner has shown promise and could be important for India's red-ball future. Notably, in his debut match for India, Suthar grabbed seven wickets in the on...