‘Magnificent’ Manav Suthar can serve India for a long time, says Shubman Gill
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill praised young spinner Manav Suthar for his record-breaking 10-wicket haul in a Test victory against Sri Lanka. Gill also commended Devdutt Padikkal for his composed batting performance during the match.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant milestone for a young talent in Indian cricket, signaling potential long-term success for the national team.
NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill hailed the "magnificent" Manav Suthar after the young left-arm spinner's 10-wicket match haul powered India to a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, saying the 24-year-old looks capable of serving Indian cricket for a long time.Suthar followed his 4/76 in the first innings with a superb 6/55 in the second to finish with match figures of 10/126. It was his second successive five-wicket haul in as many Tests and capped a memorable outing in which he became the youngest Indian to take a 10-wicket haul in an away Test."He has been bowling magnificently.
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