Manav Suthar's expensive spell raises questions ahead of Colombo Test day five
India hold a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo with the hosts needing four wickets on the final day.
India hold a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo with the hosts needing four wickets on the final day. Sri Lanka lead by 116 runs in their second innings with four wickets remaining.
Manav Suthar's expensive spell on day four has drawn attention despite his 10 wickets in the first Test at Galle. The left-arm spinner combined with Rishabh Pant to dismiss Pasindu Sooriyabandara on day four of the Colombo match.
Sri Lanka reached 329 for six in their second innings by the close of play on day four. The hosts trail by 16 runs from their first innings deficit but hold a lead of 116 runs overall.
CricHubb Take
Suthar's expensive spell matters because it shows how left-arm spinners can be targeted on flat pitches even when they take wickets in helpful conditions earlier in the series.