Manav Suthar, a left-arm spinner and lower-order batter from Rajasthan, makes his India Test debut against Afghanistan at Mullanpur. He receives his Test cap before the match, with both reports noting that Sai Sudharsan remains in the XI at No. 3. Suthar, 23, is described as an all-round option who contributes with slow left-arm bowling and with the bat in the lower order. The call-up comes after strong performances in domestic cricket, which leads to his selection for the Test. Across coverage, the emphasis is on his introduction to Test cricket and the context of team selection for the Afghanistan game. The reports do not indicate a change to Sai Sudharsan’s spot, suggesting that Suthar’s inclusion is the main personnel development for this match. His debut therefore represents a step into the international arena for the young Rajasthan player.