Manav Suthar impresses on Test debut against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Manav Suthar made a notable impact in his Test debut for India against Afghanistan at Mullanpur, taking seven wickets. He achieved figures of 6/33 in the first innings and 1/29 in the second. Former England spinner Graeme Swann praised Suthar after the match, referring to him as 'gold dust' and predicting he could dominate Test cricket for a decade. Suthar also scored 28 runs, contributing to India's substantial victory by an innings and 300 runs. Swann expressed confidence in Suthar's potential as a long-term replacement for Ravindra Jadeja.
- •Suthar took 6/33 and 1/29 in his Test debut.
- •He scored 28 runs alongside Washington Sundar.
- •India won the match by an innings and 300 runs.
- •Graeme Swann predicted Suthar's long-term success.
- •Suthar has drawn comparisons to Ravindra Jadeja.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'I wish he were English': Graeme Swann calls India's new Test spin sensation Manav Suthar 'gold dust'
"Former England spinner Graeme Swann called Manav Suthar 'gold dust' and backed India's new spin sensation to dominate Test cricket for a decade.
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