In a standout performance during the one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Manav Suthar for his exceptional bowling skills. Suthar, a left-arm spinner, took 6 wickets for 33 runs in the first innings and followed up with 1 for 29 in the second innings, helping India secure a dominant victory by an innings and 300 runs in New Chandigarh on June 8. Chopra noted that Suthar's control was remarkable, as he consistently bowled in the right areas without delivering any short balls or half volleys. He highlighted Suthar's ability to deceive batsmen through dip, drift, and varying degrees of spin, making him a formidable bowler. Suthar was awarded Player of the Match for his game-changing performance and also contributed with the bat, scoring 28 runs. Looking ahead, former all-rounder Abhishek Nayar mentioned that Suthar would face new challenges in Sri Lanka, particularly with the Kookaburra ball, and urged the team management to give him an opportunity to showcase his skills in the upcoming series.