Manav Suthar, fresh off his Test debut for India, made an immediate impact for Warwickshire in the County Championship, taking two wickets on his first day against Yorkshire. He also dismissed opener William Luxton for 167. Meanwhile, Jaydev Unadkat took 4/29 for Sussex.
Young Indian spinner Manav Suthar, fresh from an impressive Test debut, has signed a short-term contract with Warwickshire County Cricket Club. He will be available for the next two rounds of the Rothesay County Championship.
Kuldeep Yadav faces an uncertain future in Test cricket as new spinners like Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar gain prominence, while his own bowling and batting form have been inconsistent.
India secured a 412-run first-innings lead over Afghanistan in their one-off Test, with debutant Manav Suthar taking 6/33. A DRS blunder by Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi, who didn't review a wrongly given LBW, sparked controversy and frustration.
Manav Suthar, 23, made a record-breaking Test debut for India, taking 6/33 in 22 overs against Afghanistan, leading to a 152 all-out and putting India in control with a 564/8 declared first innings.
India's debutant spinner Manav Suthar took 3/21 in 15.5 overs against Afghanistan in a one-off Test, while his family, present for his maiden cap ceremony, returned home before the second day due to nerves and superstition.
India strengthened its position in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, declaring at 564/8 before reducing Afghanistan to 113/5, trailing by 451 runs, with debutant Manav Suthar impressing with 3/21.
Manav Suthar shares the emotional moment of his maiden India call-up for the Test against Afghanistan, his journey from street cricket to debut, and inspirations from Yuvraj Singh and R Ashwin.
Manav Suthar, a 23-year-old left-arm spinner from Rajasthan, becomes the fifth cricketer from the state to earn a Test cap for India, ending a 12-year drought. His exceptional bowling and all-round capabilities, highlighted by 39 wickets in 6 Ranji Trophy matches and impressive performances in white-ball cricket, have drawn comparisons to Ravindra Jadeja, though his coach urges a balanced perspective.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
India's cricket team is considering Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 batting position in the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. The team also faces a decision on a replacement spinner for the rested Ravindra Jadeja, with Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar in contention.
India intensifies training for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Mohammed Siraj bowling at full intensity and Shubman Gill practicing. Pacers impress, while spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar are assessed. Mayank Yadav focuses on fitness.
Team India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026 to manage workloads following the IPL. Fringe players may receive maiden call-ups for the non-WTC fixture.
Indian cricket team management is considering resting top players including captain Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) due to minimal gap between IPL final (May 31) and the match. With no World Test Championship points at stake and a packed calendar including ODIs and England tour, selectors may prioritize player workload management. Potential maiden call-ups include pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who have impressed in India A setup.
