
Manav Suthar, the Rajasthan all-rounder, has bagged an English County Championship deal with Warwickshire, days after a brilliant Test debut for the Indian team. Suthar made his India Test debut against Afghanistan in the recent one-off Test.
Suthar bagged his maiden Test wicket in his first over and finished with 6/33 in his first innings. He bagged one more wicket in the second Afghanistan innings. He had also contributed 28 runs with the bat and was named the Player of the Match for his efforts.
Suthar, who has 129 wickets in 29 first-class matches, has bagged a contract with Warwickshire, where he will play two County Championship games.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining Warwickshire for the next two County Championship games. The team has started the season very well, so I am hoping that I can play a part in helping them in their push for the title," Suthar said in a statement shared by Warwickshire.
Warwickshire's third draw of the season came against Glamorgan. They are now ranked second in the Championship Division One, behind Nottinghamshire, after winning two of their previous six games and losing one.
“We are delighted to welcome Manav to the Bears at a really exciting time for the team. We have played some good red-ball cricket already this season, and Manav will bring a new aspect to our bowling attack," James Thomas, Warwickshire performance director, said in a statement.
Sreesanth was the first Indian cricketer to play for Warwickshire, back in 2009. Later representatives for the county included Krunal Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Jayant Yadav.
Warwickshire will play Yorkshire in their next game from June 12 in Scarborough and Somerset from June 19 in Taunton.
