74% big-turn deliveries: Manav Suthar out-turns Jadeja, Kuldeep in Galle
Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 after posting 462 in their first innings at the…
Manav Suthar, a promising left-arm spin option for India, once again proved his worth in the opening Test match against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old took four wickets in Sri Lanka's first innings, claiming 4/76 and helping India bowl the tourists out for 284. Suthar's performance was noteworthy, as he accounted for the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn, at 74%.
Only Keshara Nuwantha (60.4%) and Ravindra Jadeja (58.2%) managed a higher percentage. Suthar's skill in producing significant turn was a significant factor in keeping Sri Lankan batters under pressure. Before the series, Suthar underwent a 10-day training stint at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The training involved practicing with Kookaburra balls on a field that replicated the Galle conditions, and his coaches focused on his approach to the crease.
Suthar found the training extremely beneficial, saying it helped him prepare for the conditions in Sri Lanka. He also noted that he could see the impact of the training in his performance.
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