India, Aug. 29 -- Manav Suthar is quickly emerging as one of India's promising spin options in red-ball cricket. The left-arm spinner has made a strong start to his Test career, picking up 23 wickets in just three matches. It is not only his numbers that have caught the eye, but also the way he has gone about his bowling. Suthar gets good drift, has a deceptive release and, most importantly, maintains impressive discipline with his line and length, making him a difficult bowler to pick for the batters.

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane was also impressed by the early signs from Suthar, particularly his ability to stay effective regardless of the conditions. He praised the spinner's pace through the air and his understanding of how to ...