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Pujara advises Suthar to focus on Test cricket over IPL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pujara advises Suthar to focus on Test cricket over IPL

Summary

After Manav Suthar's impactful performances in his first two Tests, Cheteshwar Pujara urged the young spinner to prioritize his development in the longer format. Suthar's recent 10-wicket haul in Galle helped India secure a 165-run victory against Sri Lanka, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Pujara stressed the importance of maintaining Suthar's natural bowling style and cautioned against altering it for white-ball formats. India will aim to complete a series whitewash in the next Test starting August 23 in Colombo.

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By the Numbers

•Suthar took six wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings in Galle.
•Pujara emphasized preserving Suthar's red-ball skills over IPL ambitions.
•Suthar has performed well in his first two Test matches with ten wickets total.
•India leads the two-match series 1-0 after the first Test victory.
•The second Test against Sri Lanka begins on August 23 in Colombo.

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What they're saying

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Cheteshwar Pujara has encouraged young spinner Manav Suthar to prioritize his development in Test cricket, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his natural bowling style for the longer format instead of adapting to white-ball games. Having performed admirably in his first two Tests, Pujara sees the flighted deliveries of Suthar as essential for success. Recently, India celebrated a notable World Test Championship triumph.
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