Manav Suthar Joins County Cricket: 23-year-old Manav Suthar has been shining bright ever since his dream debut in the India vs Afghanistan one-off Test match series. The youngster has been receiving a lot of appreciation and opportunities from all around after his impressive performance in his very first international match. Now, in this series of achievements, another big opportunity has come his way. The left-arm spinner has signed a short-term deal with Warwickshire and will be available for the county’s next two matches in the Rothesay County Championship.
Manav Suthar will be travelling to England with an impressive First-Class cricket record.
Before earning his maiden India cap, the youngster had already claimed 129 wickets in 29 first-class matches, marking himself as one of the promising names in domestic cricket.
In a statement issued by the club, Suthar expressed his excitement on joining the side.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Warwickshire for the next two County Championship games. The team have started the season very well, so I’m hoping that I can play a part in helping them in their push for the title,”
Manav Suthar joins the Bears after an outstanding Test debut for India. The spinner picked up seven wickets in his first-ever international Test match, including a brilliant six-wicket haul in the first innings.
Not just that, the youngster also created a major milestone in the very first Test of his life. Suthar registered the second-best bowling figures by an Indian on Test debut. Before him, Narendra Hirwani had achieved the feat after taking eight wickets in both innings against the West Indies in 1988.
With such a dream start to his international career, it will now be interesting to see how the youngster performs in English county cricket.
