spin bowling department India enters a new era as the team management continues its search for the next generation of match-winning spinners. with legendary names like Ravichandran Ashwin retired and Ravindra Jadeja careful management of the workload opens opportunities for young talents to prove themselves at the highest level.
On going Afghanistan series provided India with an ideal platform to evaluate the emerging spin options, who made a strong impression in the one-off Test and first ODI. Ahead of the second ODI in Lucknow, the newly appointed spin bowling coach shared his thoughts on India’s transition and expressed confidence in the youngsters coming through the ranks.
Sairaj Bahutule appreciates Harsh Dubey’s potential
Sairaj Bahutule comprehensively reserved special praise for Vidarbha Tough Dubeywho made a promising start to his international career in the first ODI against Afghanistan. Despite being under pressure early in the spell, the left-arm spinner made an impressive comeback and took three wickets to lead India to victory. The newly appointed spin bowling coach believes Dubey has the qualities needed to be a long-term asset for Indian cricket and highlighted the youngster’s all-round potential.
“It’s a transition period for the spinners. I feel Harsh and the other youngsters who have come in and been given a chance will realize they have big shoes to fill. They have the ability, they have the potential, but I think the more they play, the more they will settle down. Harsh is definitely a player who has that potential and can be a good all-rounder.”
Bahutule added that Dubey has already proved himself in domestic cricket and showed promising signs during his international debut. According to the former Indian leg-spinner, regular opportunities at the highest level will help the youngster develop further and improve his skills.
India’s spin department is entering a new phase
He admitted that India are currently going through a crucial transition period in the spin bowling department following Ashwin’s retirement and Jadeja’s absence from the Afghanistan series. with Kuldeep Yadav Team management Dubey, who is the only experienced specialist spinner in the squad, Manav Suthar, Shivang Kumar and Zeeshan Ansari.
The coach explained that the selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir are evaluating several young spinners to identify the players best equipped for long-term success in international cricket.
“This group of spinners, the selectors, Gautam and everyone, are looking at all the spinners. Those who have the potential, those who have the right attributes will definitely be given a chance.”
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