Manav Suthar receives debut Test cap for India against Afghanistan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Manav Suthar, a 23-year-old all-rounder from Rajasthan, has been awarded his first India Test cap ahead of the one-off match against Afghanistan. The presentation took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, with senior spinner Kuldeep Yadav handing him the cap. Suthar's inclusion follows strong domestic performances, particularly as Rajasthan's leading wicket-taker during the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy. He took 39 wickets in six matches and has an impressive first-class record of 129 wickets and 945 runs across 29 games. India won the toss and opted to bat first.
- •Suthar is a left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman.
- •India won the toss and chose to bat first against Afghanistan.
- •Suthar impressed during domestic cricket and India A matches.
- •He shared the highest wicket-taker honor in the Australia A series.
- •The Test is being held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — 'Rajasthan ka Jadeja': The making of Manav Suthar, India's newest left-arm spin hope
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Manav Suthar? Rajasthan all-rounder handed India Test cap against Afghanistan
"Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a six-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 Jad
"Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. He earned his call-up after strong domestic performances. This debut marks a significant step for the young cricketer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:50 AM'Rajasthan ka Jadeja': The making of Manav Suthar, India's newest left-arm spin hope
Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a six-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 Jad
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:11 AMWho is Manav Suthar? Rajasthan all-rounder handed India Test cap against Afghanistan
Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. He earned his call-up after strong domestic performances. This debut marks a significant step for the young cricketer.
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