Manav Suthar impresses on Test debut against Afghanistan

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Manav Suthar impresses on Test debut against Afghanistan
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:56 PMYahoo Sports'I wish he were English': Graeme Swann calls India's new Test spin sensation Manav Suthar 'gold dust'
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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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