In order to solidify his position as a long-term all-rounder in India’s Test lineup, former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has encouraged Washington Sundar. With two pivotal innings and four significant wickets in England’s second innings at Lord’s, Sundar made an impression in the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Shastri expressed faith in Washington Sundar ability to succeed in the game’s longest format and commended his all-around skills. During India’s 2021 tour of Australia, Sundar had a remarkable debut at the Gabba, where his crucial 62-run innings was crucial to India’s series-winning victory.
“I’ve always adored Washington Sundar.
He’s the man, I said when I first saw him. And for India, he can be a true all-rounder for a very long time,” Shastri stated on The ICC Review.
Shastri underlined that this needs to improve and admitted that Sundar hasn’t had many opportunities in red-ball cricket. He emphasised Sundar’s outstanding showing during the 2024 New Zealand tour of India, where the all-rounder took 16 wickets in just four innings to become the joint top wicket-taker.
Once more, he is only 25 years old. He ought to have played a lot more Test cricket, in my opinion. When New Zealand played against India, they discovered that he can be deadly on pitches where the ball turns. Some of the senior spinners were outbowled by him. He can bat and bowl that well,” Shastri said.
In the longest format, Sundar has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency. He has a batting average of 38.92, including four half-centuries, even though he has batted at No. 7 or below in 10 of his 11 Test outings. He has taken five wickets and scored 77 runs in the current series against England.
The fourth Test match between India and England is scheduled to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The visitors, who are behind 1-2 in the five-match series, will try to tie the match and maintain their chances of winning the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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