‘Don’t go chasing the IPL’: Cheteshwar Pujara’s plea for Manav Suthar after Galle heroics
Cheteshwar Pujara has encouraged young spinner Manav Suthar to prioritize his development in Test cricket, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his natural bowling style for the longer format instead of adapting to white-ball games. Having performed admirably in his first two Tests, Pujara sees the flighted deliveries of Suthar as essential for success. Recently, India celebrated a notable…
Cheteshwar Pujara, a former India Test batter, has urged young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar to focus on his development as a red-ball specialist rather than pursuing a contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Suthar, 24, has already made a significant impact in his limited Test appearances, claiming five wickets on debut against Afghanistan and then 10 wickets in Galle.
His recent 10-wicket haul, which included six wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings, earned India a 165-run victory and a 1-0 lead in the first Test. Pujara, speaking on Sony Sports Network, emphasized the importance of preserving Suthar's strengths for Tests, saying, "Try to preserve him. We have had this discussion in the past that, yes, all the young players might want to play the shorter format, but India should be looking to protect him for the Test format."
The former India No. 3 believes Suthar doesn't need to significantly change his bowling to succeed in white-ball cricket, highlighting his ability to flight the ball and bowl slowly as key factors in his Test success. Pujara also noted that Suthar's confidence in attacking with flight makes him an exciting prospect for Test cricket.
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