Manav Suthar is an emerging Indian cricketer who hails from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. A classical slow left-arm orthodox spinner who also boasts decent lower-order batting skills, he made a name in domestic cricket in Rajasthan before making his debut for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
His performance came into focus during the June 2026 Test match against Afghanistan, where he picked up six wickets, and in Galle in August 2026 against Sri Lanka when he picked up 10 wickets.
Who is Manav Suthar
Manav Jagdusakumar Suthar is a lefty batsman and slow left arm orthodox bowler. He has played domestic cricket for Rajasthan, IPL for Gujarat Titans and made his debut for India in Test cricket in 2026. He is considered a true all-rounder bowler and is known for his good runs down the order as well as his ability to bowl long and disciplined spells.
| Aspect | Details |
| Full Name | Manav Jagdusakumar Suthar |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer, Bowling All-rounder |
| Date of Birth | 3 August 2002 |
| Age (2026) | 24 Years |
| Birthplace | Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Batting Style | Left-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left-Arm Orthodox |
| Domestic Team | Rajasthan (2022–present) |
| IPL Team | Gujarat Titans (2024–present) |
Age, Height, Weight or Physical Attribute
Suthar was born on 3 August 2002,he turned exactly 24 years old on August 3.
| Attribute | Details |
| Height | Reported between 5 ft 10 in and 5 ft 11 in (not officially confirmed) |
| Weight | Not publicly available |
| Build | Lean, athletic frame suited to long spin spells |
His date of birth is well confirmed; height and weight figures vary across fan sites and are not officially verified.
Early Life
- He hails from Saraikala, a village in Sri Ganganagar, a district in the border of Rajasthan, and is not a well-known place for producing international cricketers.
- Began playing with a tennis ball in local lanes and then moved to formalised coaching within the academy.
- He was trained under Sri Ganganagar district and his spin was noticed early.
- Played under-19 and under-21 cricket before making his debut for the first-class side in 2022.
- Earned 44 wickets in his initial eight first-class games and captivated the selectors’ attention and the interest of the IPL.
- He initially practiced as a net bowler with the Gujarat Titans before earning an official IPL player contract with them.
Manav Suthar Family
It is strongly reported that his father is a school physical education teacher and encouraged him to play cricket from his childhood. His name is not confirmed by a primary source, and it is spelled differently by different sources (Jagdish, Jagdeesh, or Jagdishkumar Suthar).
| Family Member | Details |
| Father | School PE teacher; supported his early cricket training |
| Mother | Not confirmed by a verified source |
| Siblings | Mentioned on some sites, not corroborated |
Education
Very little information is available regarding his schooling. Like every other Indian domestic cricketer, his schooling was probably concurrent with the district-level training in cricket in Sri Ganganagar. An official source does not mention any names of school and college.
Career and Stats
Domestic Career
- Played his first official First-Class match for Rajasthan against Andhra on February 2022, instead of a Ranji final.
- The big win: Buttered his first 8 career first-class appearances to come up trumps with a big 44-wicket haul.
- October 2022: Made his debut in T20s against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- Rajasthan had the best 2022-23 Breakthrough season with 39 wickets in 35 matches (average of 20.33 wickets per match), and scored 224 runs in two five score, with two fifties.
- Puducherery Masterclass: His best ever all-round performance in domestic cricket is a 11 match wickets and 96* score.
- Career-Best Figures: Put together a career-best first-class performance with 8 for 33.
- Duleep Trophy Impact: took the nation by storm for India C with an impressive 7/49 against India D.
- Maiden Ton: Scored his first career first class hundred in an attacking 120 off Himachal Pradesh.
- June 2026 Milestone: Received his cap for senior India after achieving 157 first-class wickets in his domestic career.
IPL Career
- 2022–2023 Seasons: Sharpened his skills as an uncontracted net bowler for the Gujarat Titans before his senior debut.
- 2024 Auction: Officially signed by the franchise for his base price of ₹20 lakh.
- Debt Campaign: Made his official on-field appearance in the tournament for the first time in 2024.
- Contract Retention: will be retained for both the 2025 and 2026 seasons at a higher retention fee of ₹30 lakh.
- Official Stats: Made 5 appearances and picked up 2 wickets in his career.
- Best Bowling Figures: Played a tight performance in his career for the tournament with a figure of 1/19.
- Last Outing: Last played against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
International Career
- Led India A in the spin department in 2023 to win ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup by picking up 10 wickets in 5 matches.
- 2025 India A Milestones: In unofficial multi-day matches, they bowled two brilliant 5 wicket hauls of 5/107 and 5/93.
- First time in Test cricket: Ripped through Afghanistan for 6/33 in his debut Test innings with a tight economy of 1.50.
- Helped to end Afghanistan’s reign for 152 runs, and then bagged a second innings scalp, to end their two-match losing streak and to take home the Player of the Match.
- Historical Spin Record: Took second-best spin debut (8/61) against India’s first-best spin bowler Narendra Hirwani in 1988.
- Galle Test Masterclass: Dominated Sri Lanka in August 2026, taking on 10 wickets (4/76 and 6/55) by taking out key players such as Dinesh Chandimal.
- International Breakthrough: Made his international debut in the biggest of style with a huge 17 wickets in his first 2 career Tests.
Bowling Career (as of August 2026)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best (Innings) | Best (Match) |
| First-Class | 29 | $129.00 | 8/33 | — |
| Test | 2 | 17 | 6/33 (vs Afghanistan) | 10/131 (vs Sri Lanka) |
| IPL | 2–5 (sources vary) | 1–2 (sources vary) | 1/19 | — |
Key Performances
| Match/Series | Performance |
| Ranji Trophy 2022–23 | 39 wickets, average 20.33 |
| vs Puducherry | 96* and 11 wickets in the match |
| Duleep Trophy vs India D | 7/49 |
| Duleep Trophy vs India B | 82 runs |
| India A vs Australia A (x2) | 5/107 and 5/93 |
| vs Himachal Pradesh | 120 (maiden FC century) |
| Test vs Afghanistan | 6/33, Player of the Match |
| Test vs Sri Lanka | 4/76 & 6/55 (10-wicket match haul) |
Interesting Facts
- Prior to this, the player was part of the Gujarat Titans’ franchise development programme where he played two seasons as an uncontracteed net bowler before commencing his IPL career under the player contract in 2024.
- Red Ball Explosion: Took a whopping 44 wickets in his first 8 senior first-class matches for Rajasthan.
- Historical Elite Company: Played an exceptional 6/33 against Afghanistan to make the second best single innings performance by any Indian spin debutant after Narendra Hirwani in 1988.
- Rare Milestone Equalling: in both the first home and away matches is the first Indian bowler to achieve five wickets in a Test for the first time in 94 years, thus equalling Mohammad Nisar.
- Galle Destruction: It was an impressive 10-wicket haul that back up his debut effort for the Proteas against Sri Lanka in his next Test cap.
- The Statistical Master class: Wetted his toes with 17 wickets in his first two Tests and added a career-best 120 in first-class cricket to a most important 96.
Manav Suthar Personal Life
Suthar has a private personal life. No record of any relationship or marriage, and reports suggest that he was unmarried and had a passion for cricket. He’s disciplined, patient and hard-working, which are attributes he’s been instilled with from his years as an IPL net bowler.
Munar Suthar Social Media
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
| @suthar_manav | ~80K |
Manav Suthar Net Worth
| Attribute | Details |
| Estimated Net Worth | Estimates range from ₹30–40 lakh to higher figures on some sites; no official figure exists |
| Main Income Source | Gujarat Titans IPL contract (₹30 lakh, 2026) |
| Other Income | Rajasthan domestic match fees, BCCI contract payments |
No official financial disclosure exists, so these figures are unverified estimates.
Conclusion
Manav Suthar, who has gone from a Rajasthan border town to age-group cricket and net-bowling in IPL to a record-making Test debut and a 10-wicket tally in his first test, looks like a solid pick for the Indian spin attack heading into the future. There is some ambiguity here but his on-field record speaks for itself.
FAQ’S
An Indian cricketer from Rajasthan — a slow left-arm orthodox spinner and lower-order batter who plays for Rajasthan, Gujarat Titans (IPL), and India.
3 August 2002, in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
A six-wicket Test debut haul (6/33) against Afghanistan in June 2026, followed by a 10-wicket match haul against Sri Lanka two months later.
Gujarat Titans — signed for his base price (₹20 lakh) in 2024 after two seasons as a net bowler, and retained through 2026 (₹30 lakh).
Slow left-arm orthodox spin, relying on flight, drift, and variation rather than pace.
Unofficial estimates range from roughly ₹30–40 lakh upward; there’s no confirmed official figure.
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