New Delhi, Feb. 2: Stylish middle order batsman V.V.S. Laxman is worried with India’s dwindling spin resource and doesn’t see a quality tweaker on the horizon.
Laxman said apart from those who have already made their India debut, the spin department is bare in domestic cricket which is a worry for the team.
"The team are struggling to find some quality spinners, apart from the guys who are playing. You will find that there is no bench strength as far as spinners are concerned. So, definitely the quality of domestic cricket has come down in terms of bowling," Laxman told a website.
"I am really not happy with the bowlers I am seeing. I think the quality of bowlers, especially the spinners, will definitely be a worrying factor for the Indian team," he said. In contrast, he felt there were no worries as far as batting was concerned.
He tipped Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma for a bright future ahead and also saw promise in Ambati Rayudu.
"I think Rohit and Raina are very good. Ambati Rayudu from Hyderabad has got very good potential," he said.
"It’s good that he has come back now, after playing in the ICL. It’s just a matter of time; if he plays to his potential then he will make it to the higher grade. Rahul Dravid keeps mentioning about some players from Bangalore who are very talented. So India’s batting future is good," Laxman said.
Despite the growing popularity of Twenty20, Laxman said Tests were still a sought-after format, even among young cricketers.
"Test cricket is still very important for all cricketers. Even though Tests are becoming fewer, all cricketers, even the present generation, want to play more Tests. Everyone knows Tests remain the real test of a player’s character, skill and temperament."
— PTI