Suthar finsihed with 6/33 in his debut Test innings for India - the second best figures for an Indian bowler since Narendra Hiwarni's 8/61 against West Indies in 1988 at New Delhi. Ashwin was next best with 6/47 in 2011.

IND vs AFG, 1st Test: Manav Suthar takes over Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988

Notwithstanding what sort of career Hirwani could make for himself, what he did in Madras 30 years back was mercurial and no short of a miraculous performance.

Opinion: Narendra Hirwani's magic at Chepauk remains unsurpassed for 30 years

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IND vs AFG, 1st Test: Manav Suthar takes over Ashwin to become India's best Test debutant since 1988

Opinion: Narendra Hirwani's magic at Chepauk remains unsurpassed for 30 years