Former India player R Ashwin said that in-form batter Sai Sudharsan’s absence could possibly be an enormous loss within the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series for India as well. India will travel to Sri Lanka for 2 Tests, with the primary game to start out on August 15 at Galle. Sai Sudharsan has been included within the 15-member India squad but his availability can be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI COE as well.
“Sai Sudarshan’s fitness generally is a big loss for India. He scored two tons of within the India A series, and one got here at Galle. If he’s fit, it may well be a bonus for India. His confidence can be high, and he’s player of spin too. I hope he’s fit. But Padikkal will get a likelihood in his place, and that can also be not a foul thing. He has also done well in first-class. Completely satisfied for each of them,” he said on ‘Ash ki Baat’.
Nevertheless, one other player who has been added to the Test squad but whose availability is subject to fitness is veteran speedster Jasprit Bumrah. Ashwin also added that India should use Bumrah well and never play him quite a bit on sub-continental tours to delay his profession as well.
“I’d think the more fastidiously we are able to handle Jasprit Bumrah, especially on sub-continental tours, the less test matches we can provide him, the higher. I believe we’ve to try to increase his profession. There’s a 50-over World Cup in 2027, the Olympics in 2028 and the T20 World Cup as well. The more energizing we keep him for the massive tournaments and away tours, the higher. So I’d not be too fussed. I don’t think there may be a must play him in Sri Lanka. I’m not saying this tour isn’t necessary for the WTC cycle, but Sri Lanka is a spinner-dependent tour where his role may be less. If he isn’t entirely fit, I is not going to risk it, as my priority is the 50-over World Cup,” he explained.
“Realistically, in sub-continental conditions, giving him 5 test matches in India against Australia is nearly inconceivable for my part. He can play 3 matches. If his body is feeling okay, he can play 4 matches. He has recently had some injury and with a history, it is healthier to guard him. If the injury aggravates, it should take an extended time to return,” R Ashwin concluded.
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