‘Don’t go chasing the IPL’: Pujara’s plea for Manav Suthar after Galle heroics
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has advised young spinner Manav Suthar to prioritize his red-ball development over chasing IPL contracts. Pujara believes Suthar has the potential to be a Test specialist and should not alter his bowling style for white-ball formats.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between traditional Test cricket development and the financial allure of T20 leagues.
Manav Suthar’s impressive start to his Test career has already sparked comparisons with Ravindra Jadeja, but former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the young left-arm spinner should prioritise his red-ball development rather than chasing an Indian Premier League contract.Suthar has played only two Tests for India but has already made a significant impact. The 24-year-old followed up his five-wicket haul on debut against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh earlier this year with a match-winning 10-wicket performance in Galle.Suthar claimed six wickets in Sri Lanka’s second innings as India completed a 165-run victory in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the series.With the youngster showing strong potential in the longest format, Pujara urged both Suthar and the Indian management to protect his development as a red-ball specialist.“Try to preserve him.
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