'Rajasthan ka Jadeja': Making of Manav Suthar, India's newest left-arm spin hope | TheBriefWire
'Rajasthan ka Jadeja': Making of Manav Suthar, India's newest left-arm spin hope
Published 8 June 2026 ยท india
Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a si to-seven-year focus on red-ball cricket. Moments before receiving India cap No. 319, the
Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a si to-seven-year focus on red-ball cricket. Moments before receiving India cap No. 319, the left-arm spinner called coach Dheeraj Sharma, who reminded him to trust his skills. Suthar responded with 28 runs and figures of 3/21 on debut. His coach reveals how Rahul Dravid's guidance, Shubman Gill's backing and a deliberate decision to prioritise Test cricket helped shape the spinner many in Rajasthan now call "Rajasthan ka Jadeja".
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 7:50 AM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 8:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a si to-seven-year focus on red-ball cricket.
Moments before receiving India cap No. 319, the left-arm spinner called coach Dheeraj Sharma, who reminded him to trust his skills.
Suthar responded with 28 runs and figures of 3/21 on debut.
His coach reveals how Rahul Dravid's guidance, Shubman Gill's backing and a deliberate decision to prioritise Test cricket helped shape the spinner many in Rajasthan now call "Rajasthan ka Jadeja".