Manav began playing cricket at the young age of 12, starting at the SK Bihani Cricket Academy. |
Initially encouraged to pursue batting by his father, he shifted to spin bowling after his coach recognized his talent. |
At just 17 years old, he became the leading wicket-taker for India U19 during the series against Afghanistan, with 10 wickets in 3 matches. |
He made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2022 for Rajasthan, quickly establishing himself as a key player. |
In 2022, he served as a net bowler for the Gujarat Titans, gaining valuable experience. |
He achieved the highest wicket-taker status for Rajasthan in the 2022/23 Ranji season, taking 39 wickets in six matches. |
During the Emerging Asia Cup 2023, he took 10 wickets across five matches, sharing the title of second-highest wicket-taker, with a standout performance against Pakistan. |
In 2024, he showcased his skill with five wickets for India A against the England Lions in a non-official Test series. |
Signed by Gujarat Titans at the 2024 IPL auction for his base price of Rs. 20 lakh, he made his IPL debut on 4 May 2024. |
On his Duleep Trophy debut in September 2024, he claimed 7 wickets, setting a new record for debut bowling figures. |