Lucknow, June 16 -- India's spin-bowling succession plan has moved into sharp focus, with spin coach Sairaj Bahutule declaring that young left-arm spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar are among the leading contenders to carry forward the legacy of stalwarts Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.
As Indian cricket enters a period of transition, the ongoing Afghanistan series has effectively become an audition for the next generation of spin talent. With Ashwin no longer in the international setup and Jadeja approaching the twilight of an illustrious career, selectors and team management are accelerating efforts to identify long-term replacements.
"This is a transition time for spinners," Bahutule said on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI ...