Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta named his choice for the No.3 position between Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan after the recently concluded away Test series between Sri Lanka and India. However, India won the two-match series 1-0
after a draw in the second Test as well. Deep Dasgupta shared a massive change in Padikkal’s technique. He added that the youngster should start as India’s No.3 in the next series against New Zealand as well. India will travel to New Zealand for a
multi-format tour in October-December this year, which includes two Test matches also.

“Devdutt Padikkal appeared very different from what he was a year, year and a half before. He has worked really hard on his game. His footwork has improved. His basic structure has changed a lot, and that is a huge positive. I think it’s a no-brainer that in the next Test in New Zealand, your first choice has to be Devdutt. Sai would have to wait. He’s got his chances. At this point in time, Devdutt has to be your number three,” he said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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Deep Dasgupta also added that 24-year-old all-rounder Manav Suthar’s performance was a huge positive for India. Given his ability to bat a bit as well, he further added that it would give India the added option to play a spinner who can bat as well.

“He is very orthodox and has good action. He is a big positive. Good that he can bat, but he can improve a bit. Because he has the ability to bat and has an idea to bowl with the Kookaburra as well. Let’s say he improves his batting a bit more, it opens up the option for you to play two spinners. Maybe he cannot become a batting all-rounder, but can always be a bowler who can contribute with the bat. It is a massive positive,” Deep Dasgupta concluded.