'Rajasthan ka Jadeja': Making of Manav Suthar, India's newest left-arm spin hope

Manav Suthar's Test debut against Afghanistan was the culmination of a six-to-seven-year focus on red-ball cricket.

Moments before receiving India cap No.

319, the left-arm spinner called coach Dheeraj Sharma, who reminded him to trust his skills.

Suthar responded with 28 runs and figures of 3/21 on debut.

His coach reveals how Rahul Dravid's guidance, Shubman Gill's backing and a deliberate decision to prioritise Test cricket helped shape the spinner many in Rajasthan now call "Rajasthan ka Jadeja". ...