Manav Suthar not special yet, needs to prove himself in different conditions: SL great reminds it’s only been 2 Tests
Indian cricket experts are tempering expectations for young spinner Manav Suthar despite his strong start in Test cricket. Former Sri Lankan player Russel Arnold noted that while Suthar shows promise, he must prove his skills in diverse international conditions before being considered a special talent.
Why it matters
It highlights the high pressure and scrutiny placed on young athletes in the Indian cricket ecosystem.
Manav Suthar, the 24-year-old spinner from Rajasthan, is being viewed highly by several Indian greats, and it comes as no surprise considering the promise he has shown in his opening two Tests for India. The left-arm spinner has so far played two matches for the national team - one against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh and one against Sri Lanka in Galle. In both games, he returned with a fifer and has 17 wickets to his name in total. Looking at Suthar, one gets some classical vibes as he knows the art of pricing out a wicket.The biggest strength for the spinner is his ability to bowl wicket-to-wicket and not dish out loose deliveries. It would be wrong to say that Suthar magically burst onto the scene.
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