‘Manav Suthar can become one of the best bowlers in the world’: Jayasuriya
Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya discusses his career journey and his high regard for Indian cricketer Manav Suthar. He also reflects on the challenges faced by his team during the recent Test series against India.
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Mumbai: Prabath Jayasuriya is a rarity in modern-day cricket, especially in the subcontinent, where if you are aged 30 and above, you are not favoured to play international cricket. He waited in the shadows of Sri Lanka’s rich spin tradition. When his chance finally arrived in July 2022, the left-arm spinner grabbed it spectacularly, claiming 12 wickets on Test debut against Australia in Galle.Since then, Jayasuriya has carried Sri Lanka’s spin legacy with distinction, taking 132 wickets in 24 Tests. Ahead of the second Test against India at the SSC, the 34-year-old spoke to TOI about his journey, Sri Lanka’s chances of levelling the series, and why he believes India’s young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar can become one of the world’s best. Excerpts...Your 12-wicket haul on Test debut against Australia instantly put you in the spotlight.
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