Washington Sundar last played a Test match for India more than three years ago when he made a superb 96 against England in Feb 2021.
In what has come as a surprising development, BCCI is looking to include another spin-bowling all-rounder to the Indian Test squad for the ongoing three-match Test series against New Zealand. The player is none other than Washington Sundar, who just recently smashed 152 for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. According to an IndianExpress journalist, the management has already added Sundar to the 15-member Test squad.
IND vs NZ: Does India really need Washington Sundar?
This comes a few hours after India lost their first home game against New Zealand in Tests after 36 years. The Indian spinners, especially Ravichandran Ashwin had a rare bad match as he claimed just a solitary wicket in the entire Test. However, if BCCI actually adds Sundar to the Indian squad, it opens up the possibility of resting Ashwin for the next Test match. The second clash is scheduled to take place at the MCA Stadium in Pune, starting from October 24.
There is no doubt in Washington Sundar’s abilities but India already have someone like Axar Patel waiting in the wings. However, as mentioned earlier, the sole reason for adding Sundar in the team could be to give rest to Ashwin, who bowled just two overs when India needed a miracle to win the Bengaluru Test match.
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