The Indian cricket team has been fortunate to have had the services of Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the finest off-spinners the country has produced. With his incredible contributions to the team, it’s natural to wonder who could potentially replace him in the future.
Among the current domestic off-spinners, three players stand out as potential replacements: Sai Kishore, Saurabh Kumar, and Kumar Kartikeya.
Sai Kishore, a 27-year-old from Chennai, has already made a name for himself in domestic cricket. In 24 First-Class matches, he has taken 76 wickets at an impressive average of 25.65. His economy rate of 2.74 in List A cricket is also impressive. With his ability to spin the ball both ways, Kishore is well-equipped to handle the demands of international cricket.
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Saurabh Kumar, another talented off-spinner from Uttar Pradesh, has also been making waves in domestic cricket. In 15 First-Class matches, he has taken 44 wickets at an average of 28.15. His List A bowling average of 24.16 is also noteworthy. Kumar’s ability to bowl long spells and maintain his intensity throughout is a valuable asset for any team.
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Kumar Kartikeya, a 26-year-old from (Sultanpur) UP, has also been performing well in domestic cricket. In 21 First-Class matches, he has taken 64 wickets at an average of 29.11. His List A bowling average of 24.29 is also respectable. Kartikeya’s ability to vary his pace and angle is a significant strength, making him a potential threat for opposing batsmen.
While these three players have shown promising signs in domestic cricket, they still have to prove themselves at the international level. However, their performances so far suggest that they could potentially fill the void left by Ravichandran Ashwin’s eventual retirement or decline from international cricket.
The Indian team management would be wise to keep a close eye on these players and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills further.
Sai Kishore, Saurabh Kumar, and Kumar Kartikeya are three off-spinners who have the potential to replace Ravichandran Ashwin in the future of Indian cricket. With their impressive domestic stats and skills, they could potentially fill the void left by Ashwin’s eventual retirement or decline from international cricket.