Manav Suthar scripts history, equals 93-year-old Indian Test record
Indian spinner Manav Suthar has equaled a 93-year-old record by taking a five-wicket haul in both his first home and first away Test matches. His performance in the recent series against Sri Lanka solidified his status as a rising star in international cricket.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights a rare statistical milestone in cricket history, drawing comparisons to legendary Indian bowlers of the past.
Manav Suthar scripted a remarkable piece of Indian Test history on Wednesday (August 19), becoming the first spinner and only the second Indian cricketer to claim a five-wicket haul in both his first home and first away Tests.The 24-year-old Rajasthan spinner had announced himself on the international stage on his Test debut against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on June 6, 2026, taking six wickets in the first innings. He continued his impressive start on his first overseas assignment against Sri Lanka in Galle, where he finished with 10 wickets across the Test played from August 15 to 19.Suthar returned figures of 4 for 76 in Sri Lanka's first innings before producing a match-defining spell in the second innings.
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