Manav Suthar backed to be among the best in the world by Sri Lanka star

Manav Suthar, the left-arm spinner for India, has made a strong early impact in Test cricket. In his very first Test match against Sri Lanka, he took 10 wickets, propelling his team to a 165-run victory in Galle. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya, a fellow left-arm spinner, predicts that Suthar has the potential to become one of the best bowlers in the world if he maintains his consistency.

He advised Suthar to remain committed to the process, work hard, and make sacrifices to achieve greatness. The 24-year-old bowler has taken 17 wickets in two Tests so far, including two five-wicket hauls, with his best figures of 10/132 coming in Sri Lanka's second innings. Suthar's consistent performance, despite Rajasthan being a team outside the top Ranji Trophy bracket, led to his selection, even after he had been on selectors' radars since the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach in 2024.

Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul, who fielded at first slip for India, praised Suthar's ability to make subtle variations in his bowling, maintaining the same arm speed while slowing down or speeding up as required. They highlighted how he used these variations effectively, especially in the air, to deceive batsmen and exploit the conditions.