He began out as a top-order batsman in junior cricket earlier than turning into a specialist spinner within the shortest model, however Washington Sundar would like to “open” in Test matches for India if he will get an opportunity within the close to future.
The 22-year-old Washington has performed 4 Tests, one ODI and 31 T20 Internationals wherein he has taken 32 wickets and scored 312 runs together with three fifties.
A hand harm throughout a observe match within the UK in July robbed Washington of his alternative to play within the IPL in addition to the continued T20 World Cup within the United Arab Emirates.
He was presupposed to return purely as a batsman within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, however it’s discovered that he has not acquired the mandatory clearance to renew play and, as per BCCI coverage, go for the New Zealand sequence with none dwelling video games. can’t be chosen. underneath his belt.
“It would be a privilege for me to open for the Indian Test team,” Washington stated on the sidelines of a retailer launch by Puma.
Washington’s health is a significant concern in the meanwhile after being dropped from the Tamil Nadu workforce as he’s nonetheless not match to bat. But the participant didn’t need to take note of it.
For now, he’s wanting ahead to the T20 World Cup the place India will play in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday.
He stated, ‘I’m eagerly ready to see Virat bhai, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
Asked about his alternative of 4 semi-finalists, Washington stated: “Obviously West Indies, England and Australia mostly along with India.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
