On Day 3 of the Test match against Afghanistan, India took a commanding lead, bowling the visitors out for 152 and enforcing the follow-on. The standout performer was debutant Manav Suthar, who delivered an impressive six-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 6 for 33 in 22 overs. This achievement places him among the elite, as he became the 10th Indian bowler and the 7th spinner to claim a five-wicket haul on debut. His performance is now the second-best by an Indian in Test debut history, only behind Narendra Hirwani's 8 for 61 against the West Indies in 1988. Sunil Gavaskar praised Suthar on JioStar's ‘Cricket Live’, emphasizing that his success stemmed from skill and control rather than pitch conditions. Gavaskar noted that Suthar's ability to consistently land the ball in the right spots, combined with his cleverness and accuracy, contributed significantly to his performance. This debut comes after Suthar's successful domestic career, where he took 129 wickets in 29 first-class matches, showcasing his potential as India's latest left-arm spin hope.