‘Magnificent’ Manav Suthar can serve India for a long time, says Shubman Gill
In a remarkable display of skill, Manav Suthar claimed ten wickets, leading India to a triumphant victory over Sri Lanka in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal showcased his talent with an impressive 167 in the first innings, followed by 44 in the second. Captain Shubman Gill praised their performances, emphasising the importance of this win for India's aspirations in the World Test Championship.
New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill commended the remarkable Manav Suthar after the young left-arm spinner claimed 10 wickets in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, stating that the 24-year-old appears capable of representing Indian cricket for an extended period. Suthar continued his impressive performance with the figures of 6/55 in the second innings, finishing with match statistics of 10/131.
This was his second back-to-back five-wicket haul in two Tests and marked a memorable performance, during which he became the youngest Indian to take a 10-wicket haul in an away Test. Gill praised Suthar's bowling skills, saying he looks like a very promising player who can contribute to Indian cricket for a long time.
Gill also expressed his admiration for Devdutt Padikkal, who was named Player of the Match after scoring 167 runs in the first innings and 44 runs in the second. Padikkal was brought in at the No. 3 position after Sai Sudharsan couldn't recover from a toe injury. Gill described Padikkal's performance as magnificent and highlighted how he dominated the second innings while batting at No. 3.
He also mentioned that the favorable conditions on the Galle pitch made it easy for left-handed batters to counteract left-arm spinners. In conclusion, Padikkal felt the wicket was more suitable for skillful players, turning significantly from the third day onwards.
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