Murali Kartik backs Manav Suthar to succeed Ravindra Jadeja, saying 'Jadeja will punch me, but he is on the wrong side of thirty'
Cricket
Ex-India cricketer Murali Kartik said in a Times of India article published on 2026-08-13 that Manav Suthar possesses the skills to succeed Ravindra Jadeja, adding, "Jadeja will punch me, but he is on the wrong side of thirty".
The article said Suthar has shown promise with both bat and ball in recent matches.
It added that Jadeja is nearing the end of his distinguished Test cricket career and that India is looking for future spin-bowling options as Jadeja's time winds down.
