‘I think very highly of him’: Ashwin on Sundar’s replacement in India Test squad

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India spin legend R Ashwin has heaped praise on Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain, who received his maiden Test call-up on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Saransh was named as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar as India unveiled their 15-man squad for their two-Test tour to Sri Lanka, starting August 15. ALSO READ | How a note from father, who couldn’t speak, guided Saransh Jain to India call-up“I am very happy for him. Ashwin added that he was unclear about Sundar’s role in the Test side, insisting that the team management must decide what is his primary position is in the longest format. ALSO READ | What Manav Suthar’s arrival does to Kuldeep Yadav’s chances in Test team“Sundar’s performance has been good.