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‘I would have loved to see him in the squad’ - R Ashwin questions Manav Suthar’s omission

Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the decision to exclude Manav Suthar from the 16-man Indian squad announced on October 16, 2026, for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Despite Suthar claiming 23 wickets in three appearances since his June debut, the team management opted for Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav, favoring players who offer batting utility in conditions expected to suit seamers.

Ashwin argued that Suthar, an attacking left-arm spinner, deserved a spot for his development and as a contingency plan in case of injuries to other squad members. The two-match series is scheduled to commence on November 19.

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