‘It doesn’t matter the pitch’: Rahane explains why Manav Suthar can thrive anywhere

India’s Manav Suthar (ANI Photo) Manav Suthar has wasted little time in impressing in Test cricket, with the left-armer already in the conversation for a bigger role in India’s red-ball plans.Suthar took 23 wickets from his first three Tests, but his impact went beyond numbers. His ability to generate drift, combine it with a deceptive release and consistently hit the right areas made him a nasty proposition for batters.Ajinkya Rahane was particularly impressed with the early signs from the youngster. The former India captain believes Suthar’s biggest asset could be his ability to remain effective without relying too much on off-field assistance.“I noticed two things about Manav. The first thing is that the pitch doesn’t matter to him whether it spins or not. His speed in the air helps him fool the batsmen. It’s important and good that you’re not dependent on the wicket as a spinner. Then you can do well in any conditions. The other thing was the way he changed his speed. his Hindi YouTube channel.

Suthar is in the running for a bigger role

23 wickets in three matches gave Suthar an impressive start to his international career, while his adaptability added another dimension to his prospects.Suthar’s early performances have already established him as India’s leading spinner. Even during the Sri Lanka tour, he was skipper Shubman Gill’s first choice whenever the team needed wickets. With Ravindra Jadeja gradually becoming more of a batting all-rounder – especially in overseas conditions, Suthar is expected to be India’s leading supporter in the near future.Of particular note was his ability to adapt pace, angles and approach to the batting, strengthening the argument that he can be effective in a variety of conditions.

Rahane warns India against New Zealand’s challenge

Rahane has also set his sights on India’s next Test assignment in New Zealand, where the conditions are expected to be vastly different from what the team experienced in Sri Lanka.The former India batsman believes that quick adaptation to the conditions will be central to India’s preparations. He also highlighted the value of match practice before a tough series.“The conditions will be completely different in New Zealand. You have to read the wicket and adapt to it. We have seen the team adapt well in the last five to six years. I expect them to prepare well. It was good that they played a practice match in Sri Lanka. If they get time to do that in New Zealand, it will be very important for mental and physical preparation, and also in terms of skills,” he said.But for Suthar, the immediate task is to build on the encouraging start. Three Tests and 23 wickets have already given him a platform, while his ability to produce results without relying solely on a spin pitch could prove valuable as India look to strengthen their spin options going forward.