Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Manav Suthar Bounces Back to Impress India Spin Coach
Manav Suthar had a difficult start while bowling for India against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan batters attacked him and scored 65 runs from his first 12 overs.
Instead of giving up, he came back strongly in his next spell.
He took two important wickets while giving away only 15 runs.
His coach, Sairaj Bahutule, said Suthar stayed calm and worked hard.
New Indian bowler Saransh Jain also bowled steadily in his first Test match.
Sri Lanka finished the day slightly ahead by 16 runs.
The final day will decide whether Sri Lanka can build a bigger lead.
Manav Suthar conceded 65 runs without a wicket in his first 12 overs during the second Test in Colombo.
The 25-year-old recovered by taking two wickets for 15 runs in his next six overs.
India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule praised Suthar’s resilience, composure and determination.
Debutant Saransh Jain took one wicket for 55 runs in 17.4 overs and was praised for his consistency and variation.
Sri Lanka ended day four at 229 for six, holding a 16-run lead after Sonal Dinusha’s first-innings century.
- Who
- India’s Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain, India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule, and Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha.
- What
- Suthar recovered from an expensive opening spell, while Jain made a steady Test debut and Sri Lanka retained a narrow lead.
- When
- On the fourth day of the second Test; the report identifies the day as Wednesday.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Suthar’s recovery helped India take key wickets, while Sri Lanka aimed to extend its lead on the final day.
- Match
- Second Test between India and Sri Lanka
- Suthar’s first spell
- 12 overs, 65 runs, no wickets
- Suthar’s second spell
- Six overs, 15 runs and two wickets
- Suthar’s key wickets
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Dhananjaya de Silva
- Saransh Jain’s figures
- One wicket for 55 runs in 17.4 overs
- Sri Lanka’s position
- 229 for six at the close of day four, leading by 16 runs
- Sonal Dinusha
- Scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings