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Manav Suthar impresses India spin coach with resilience in Colombo Test
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar conceded 65 runs in his first 12 overs on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as batters Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis…
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar conceded 65 runs in his first 12 overs on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as batters Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva hit four sixes off him. He bounced back strongly, taking two wickets for 15 runs in his next six overs, dismissing Sooriyabandara and De Silva to swing the match in India's favour.
Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule praised Suthar's resilience and composure, calling it a valuable learning experience for the 25-year-old in his third Test. Debutant Saransh Jain took one wicket for 55 runs in 17.4 overs, with Bahutule noting his unique side spin and trajectory despite early nerves. Sri Lanka ended day four at 229 for six, leading by 16 runs, with batter Sonal Dinusha hoping to extend the lead on the final day after scoring a century in the first innings.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Suthar's recovery shows why India's bench strength in spin remains deep even with first-choice bowlers rested. The BCCI's A-tour programme has given him exposure to Sri Lankan conditions before this series, which explains his ability to adjust mid-innings. Saransh Jain's side-spin action is rare in Indian domestic cricket, and his speed range of 80-85 kmph adds a different dimension to the attack alongside left-arm spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Suthar. The final day will test whether Sri Lanka's lower order can add quick runs and set a target above 150, which would be challenging on a turning pitch.
On Sunday, the match will resume at 9:30 AM IST, and the target will be set based on how many runs Sri Lanka add.
Source: rediff.com
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