Manav Suthar, who recently made his debut for the India Test team against Afghanistan in a one-off Test, is all set for a new challenge in English conditions as he has been signed by Warwickshire for the next two rounds of the County Championship.
The 23-year-old will head into Edgbaston with positive momentum following an unforgettable international debut last week. Playing his first Test for India in the one-off match against Afghanistan, Suthar showcased pure dominance as he picked up 6-33 in the first innings before adding another wicket in the second to return with impressive figures of 7-62.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Warwickshire for the next two County Championship games. The team has started the season very well, so I’m hoping that I can play a part in helping them in their push for the title,” Suthar said in a statement released by the county club.
According to Warwickshire, signing Suthar will strengthen their bowling lineup, while it also allows them to bring one of India’s most highly regarded young spinners into the dressing room at a pivotal stage of the season.
“We’re delighted to welcome Manav to the Bears at a really exciting time for the team. We’ve played some good red-ball cricket already this season, and Manav will bring a new aspect to our bowling attack. It shows how highly he’s rated in India after his selection to their Test team last week, so it’s going to be great to have him around the group,” said Warwickshire Performance Director James Thomas.
Manav Suthar built a formidable first-class record before his India debut
Suthar, who played for Rajasthan in domestic cricket, built a formidable first-class record long before his international breakthrough, as he claimed 129 wickets in just 29 matches. His ability to extract sharp turns and bounce has made him one of the most talked-about young spinners in Indian cricket.
Suthar’s impressive form in domestic cricket impressed the selectors, following which he worked as a net bowler for the Indian team during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The 23-year-old impressed senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also showered praise on Suthar and pointed out that the young cricketer’s skill in creating significant revolutions on the ball. Ashwin further said that quality is often seen as a hallmark of top-tier spin bowlers.
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Suthar is likely to feature in the Bears’ County Championship clash against Yorkshire at Scarborough from June 12-15 before continuing with the squad for the away encounter against Somerset at Taunton the following week.
