By Afiur
August 20, 2026
Young left-arm spinner Manav Sutar has emerged as an exciting talent, attracting attention with his impressive performances and ability to trouble batters.
After legends Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin, India continues searching for a match-winning Test spinner. Sutar could become an important part of that next generation.
Sutar’s left-arm orthodox style adds variety to India’s spin attack, offering different angles and challenges against right-handed and left-handed batters.
With patience, consistency and experience, Sutar has the potential to develop into a reliable red-ball match-winner for India on turning pitches.
Can Manav Sutar follow in the footsteps of Kumble and Ashwin? His journey is only beginning, but Indian cricket fans have plenty to watch for.