Ashwin’s big claim on Jadeja: ‘He’s not that attacking spinner anymore’

Former India spin legend R Ashwin has claimed that his longtime teammate Ravindra Jadeja is no longer the frontline attacking spinner for opposition batters. This shift in Jadeja's role was evident in a recent Test match in Galle, where his teammate Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in a Test away from home.

Suthar's dominant second-innings six-wicket haul helped India secure a convincing 165-run victory over Sri Lanka. Jadeja, meanwhile, anchored the attack with four wickets in the match. Ashwin noted that the 37-year-old Jadeja has evolved from a leading attacking spinner to a dependable middle-order bowler who provides experience with the ball.

He praised Suthar's impressive performances, highlighting his ability to gauge batters' intentions and adjust his bowling accordingly. Ashwin emphasized that Suthar's skill lies in how he utilizes the ball and sets fields, rather than the mechanics of how the ball leaves his hand. Despite praising India's overall performance, Ashwin felt Suthar stole the show with his match-winning spells.