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 Jadeja”. 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 Jadeja”.
