Playing Test cricket is a dream – Manav Suthar opens up on incredible journey in international cricket

Manav Suthar put in another staunch shift with the ball as India limited Sri Lanka to 84/4 at the end of fourth day’s play in the first Test at Galle.

Suthar was impressive in the first innings too, registering figures of 4/76, claiming the scalps of Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya and Lahiru Kumara.

Suthar has had an incredible run ever since his debut in international cricket. He claimed six wickets in his very international innings against Afghanistan and against Sri Lanka he continues to be a major threat. Talking in an interview post the day’s play, Suthar opened up on his incredible journey.

Shedding light on his journey, Suthar said, “It feels really good. Playing Test cricket is a dream for every cricketer. And the way I started this match, getting a wicket off the first ball and finding a good rhythm, I just tried to continue that by bowling in good areas.”

Opening up on his preparations, Suthar added, “I just do spot bowling before the match, usually a day or two before, as much as possible to get into rhythm. That's the practice I follow.”

Explaining how Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have helped him, Suthar said, “Jadeja bhai and Kuldeep bhai are very senior and legendary bowlers. I get to learn a lot just by watching them. I try to learn as much as I can from them every day.”

Elaborating on the conditions in play, Suthar stated, “The wicket was playing well. Even when we were bowling in the second innings, we were getting only a little turn. Maybe tomorrow there will be more turn. Let's see.”

He concluded by talking about the final day’s plan, adding, “The idea is to get a good start. We will try to find our lengths as quickly as possible and then, depending on the wicket, decide what lengths we need to bowl tomorrow morning. So the plan will be to adapt to the conditions as quickly as possible.”