Manav Suthar's dream run continues; County deal follows match-winning Afghanistan performance

Manav Suthar made headlines last week at the New Chandigarh Stadium when he picked up seven wickets to demolish Afghanistan in India's biggest-ever Test win

Updated on: Jun 10, 2026, 15:47:48 IST

Written by Aratrick Mondal

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Manav Suthar's dream run continued. Just days after his match-winning performance against Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Mullanpur, India's latest Test debutant landed a County deal. He has been roped in by Warwickshire to feature in the next two rounds of the ongoing County Championship season.

India's Manav Suthar celebrates the wicket of Afghanistan's Abdul Malik on day two of the cricket test match between Afghanistan and India (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Suthar made headlines last week at the New Chandigarh Stadium when he picked up seven wickets to demolish Afghanistan in India's biggest-ever Test win - by an innings and 300 runs. He snared a wicket in the very first over of his debut innings and finished with a six-wicket haul, before adding another in the second innings to cap off the Test with the Player of the Match award.

Suthar, who earned his place in the Indian team after a stellar domestic performance for Rajasthan, picking 129 wickets in 29 First-Class matches, will next feature for Warwickshire. He will be available for the club's next game, against Yorkshire in Scarborough, from June 12, and then feature in the next match, versus Somerset in Taunton the following week.

ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar blasts 'whining and moaning' over IPL, calls out double standards: ‘Indian cricket fills their coffers’

"We're delighted to welcome Manav to the Bears, at a really exciting time for the team. We've played some good red-ball cricket already this season, and Manav will bring a new aspect to our bowling attack," Warwickshire's Performance Director James Thomas said.

"It shows how highly he's rated in India after his selection to their Test team last week, so it's going to be great to have him around the group."

On the opportunity, Suthar said: "I'm incredibly excited to be joining Warwickshire for the next two County Championship games. The team have started the season very well, so I'm hoping that I can play a part in helping them in their push for the title."

Warwickshire currently find themselves in fourth place on the Division One points table. They have won two and drawn two in six matches thus far.

Jayant Yadav, Krunal Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj were among the other Indian players who have donned the Warwickshire jersey in the past.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aratrick Mondal
Aratrick Mondal is a senior sports journalist based in New Delhi. In his eight years as a sports writer, Aratrick has worked at leading media organisations, including The Times of India, Times Now, Zee, India TV and currently works at a senior position at Hindustan Times Digital. He writes on cricket, football, pickleball and tennis, among other sports. He has extensively covered India's evolving cricket landscape, the country's new-found love for private leagues such as Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), Ultimate Kho Kho League (UKK), Rugby Premier League (RPL) and several tennis leagues. He has closely covered emerging sports such as pickleball. His coverage of major franchise events lends an atmospheric flavor to his ground reports. His recent story on how SA20 (the domestic cricket league of South Africa) had opened up its grounds to create a carnival-like fan experience garnered major international attention, including appreciation from major cricketers. Tennis holds a special place in his heart. Aratrick has built a strong niche in analytical tennis stories—ranging from Grand Slam narratives and player profiles to tactical breakdowns and ranking trends. His long-form features often decode grand slams, career highs and lows of tennis greats and the upward trajectory of emerging stars. He also closely follows India's tennis landscape, having covered the Davis Cup, Bengaluru Open and Tata Open, among others. His reporting is backed by strong data capabilities, with hands-on experience using tools like Python, Tableau, and Excel to produce visually rich, insight-led stories. This data-first approach enhances accuracy, transparency, and trust. In leadership roles, he has managed editorial shifts, overseen homepage strategy, optimised SEO workflows, and mentored peers to deliver consistent, high-traffic journalism. He recently won the HT DigiStar award for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26. Aratrick is trusted for his balanced reportage, sound sourcing, and ability to translate complex sporting events into engaging narratives that speak to a wide audience. He believes sports is for everyone, not just for the enthusiasts and has a unique ability to bring people together - just like the sumptuous meals you'll often find him cooking on a weekend evening.Read More

Get live cricket scores, match updates, schedules, results and ICC rankings. Follow the latest news, statistics and performances of top teams and players on Hindustan Times.