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Manav Suthar takes six wickets on Test debut against Afghanistan

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Manav Suthar takes six wickets on Test debut against Afghanistan

Summary

Manav Suthar had a remarkable Test debut for India against Afghanistan, taking six wickets for 33 runs in Mullanpur. His performance helped dismiss Afghanistan for 152, following India's declaration at 564/8. Suthar's 6/33 marks the best figures by an Indian debutant in 38 years. Ravichandran Ashwin praised Suthar's achievement and expressed confidence in his future career. Suthar joins an elite group of Indian bowlers with such a debut performance, drawing comparisons to past legends.

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•Suthar's figures of 6/33 are the best by an Indian on debut since 1988.
•Afghanistan was bowled out for 152 in response to India's 564/8 declared.
•Suthar becomes the second Indian to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut this century.
•Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated Suthar on social media.
•This performance places Suthar among elite Indian bowlers with debut success.

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Young spinner Manav Suthar made a sensational Test debut against Afghanistan, claiming six wickets for 33 runs. This remarkable performance places him in an elite group of Indian bowlers with a debut five-wicket haul, marking the best figures by an Indian on debut in 38 years and earning praise from R Ashwin.
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