Washington Sundar of Albert Tuti Patriots in action against Ruby Trichy Warriors in a TNPL match in Dindigul. He made his Twenty20 debut for Rising Pune Supergiants in the 2017 Indian Premier League on 22 April 2017. [15] In October 2018, he was named in India C's squad for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy. India's top badminton player Saina Nehwal on Wednesday singled out India cricketer Washington Sundar's batting … Spartan stars Washington Sundar and Vijay Shankar were confident of a better show and improve upon the fifth-placed finish last year. Visit IPLT20.com the official IPLT20 website for minute-to-minute LIVE updates. While Washi has done it for Tamil Nadu and in TNPL, Rana has opened for KKR in a game or two. Since 2018, he has been playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The bowling is spearheaded by Balaji, and with great support from Aswin Crist, Aushik Srinivas and Washington Sundar. He was a part of the Albert TUTI Patriots. Washington Sundar. Share Via Email In reply, Sundar thanked Saina for her 'kind words' and said, ""It's … He holds the record for the best bowling figures in an IPL final. Jan 26 2021 . CRR: 2.53, Why India's recent debutants might make other sides envious, Washington Sundar can bowl to right-handers too, Kohli rules out Ashwin's white-ball return and backs Sundar as first-choice. Alphabetically sorted top ten of players who have played the most matches across formats in the last 12 months. Like R Ashwin from Tamil Nadu before him, Washington Sundar went from being a batsman as a youngster to making his name as an offspinner. He started his IPL career in 2017 with Rising Pune Supergiant. He featured in the playing XI when Team India faced Australia in the fourth Test at Gabba and hasn’t looked behind since then.. [9][10] He received his early education from St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School.[11]. Washington Sundar can bowl in the power plays. Chepauk Super Gillies 151 for 8 in 20 overs (Antony Dhas 43, S Kartik 39, Washington … [23], Sundar was initially only picked for the India's 2020-21 Australia tour as a net bowler; however, numerous injuries to fellow bowlers, and the inability for India to fly in replacements at short notice due to quarantine restrictions in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic, saw him win an unexpected first Test cap[24] on 15 January, in the final Test match of the series at The Gabba. VVS Laxman praised Washington Sundar for batting like a top-order batsman on the fourth day of the first Test against England in Chennai. 3. Although Sundar’s batting exploits are under-used, he is actually no muck with the bat. Sundar's father, a cricketer who made it to the Tamil Nadu Ranji probables without getting into the final squad, named him Washington to honour his godfather, Mr Washington, who would buy bats for him and pay his fees. Sundar … Washington Sundar. In the recently concluded four-match series against England at home, Washington impressed one and all, with his batting. He started his IPL career in 2017 with Rising Pune Supergiant. [12] Like Ravichandran Ashwin from Tamil Nadu before him, Washington Sundar went from being a batsman as a youngster to making his name as an offspinner. After … [18] He made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka on 13 December 2017. [7][8] His sister Shailaja Sundar is also a professional cricketer. [6] He was named by his father M. Sundar in honour of a man named P.D. Sundar then made his T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka on 24 December 2017. During the series, he bagged a maiden 3-wicket haul, making him the youngest ever T20I player to do so. During the first match of the ongoing 14th season of the Indian Premier League between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai, Royal Challengers Bangalore surprised one and all by sending all-rounder Washington Sundar as captain Virat Kohli’s … He made his international debut for India against Sri Lanka on 13 December 2017. I have seen his performance in the TNPL and domestic circuit. Is Washington Sundar Indian cricket's next big star? [22] He then became a regular member of the Indian Twenty20 team. He can hold the innings in the middle overs by bowling a few tight overs. Washington, who had sponsored the elder Sundar's cricket passion. He can score fiercely while opening, and also, he can be used as a pinch hitter. In October 2017, he scored his maiden first-class century, batting for Tamil Nadu against Tripura in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy. He is a left handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner. He has played for the India national under-19 cricket team as a batsman. In 2017, he was selected by Rising Pune Supergiant as a replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. RRR: 2.92, Day 4 - Northants need 285 runs. Karthik’s inclusion has surely bolstered the batting unit. ... "Sundar is a perfect all-rounder. January 2018, he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2018 IPL auction. [16], In November 2017, he was named in India's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Sri Lanka. I just want to play a lot of games for India - Sundar, We thought 180 was par, bowling unit did a good job - Sundar, WATCH - India's Washington Sundar limps out of training, It's important to try and read the batsman's mind - Sundar, Kalra: India may have included Sundar to shore up their batting, 'IPL 2017 was life-changing for me' - Washington. He was named the player of the series for his performance. Sundar loved to bowl but only in matches because he found it boring to just field. New Delhi, April 14: India's top badminton player Saina Nehwal on Wednesday singled out India cricketer Washington Sundar's batting for special … India vs England, 1st Test: Sunil Gavaskar said Washington Sundar deserved a hundred after the India all-rounder ran out of partners before remaining unbeaten on 85 in their first innings. Like R Ashwin from Tamil Nadu before him, Washington Sundar went from being a batsman as a youngster to making his name as an offspinner. CRR: 2.74, Day 4 - Warwickshire need 147 runs. Growing up as opener was huge help - Washington Sundar . [3][4] He has played for the India national under-19 cricket team as a batsman. He was praised by many for his economical bowling inside the powerplay at an economy of less than 6 runs an over. Sundar, Thakur's record stand opens up Gabba Test ... Jan 17 2021 . Washington Sundar, who is a regular feature in the T20 side, has had a promising start to his Test career. Shardul is a committed cricketer. Washington Sundar's batting skills come to the fore. An all-rounder is someone who brings stability to the team. Former England skipper, Michael Vaughan feels that Washington Sundar has the ability to become a batting all-rounder going into the future, and may even find himself batting in the top 6. He also played two crucial knocks as a part of India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy […] [5] He made his international debut for India against Sri Lanka on 13 December 2017. Washington Sundar gets huge praise from badminton ace Saina Nehwal India's top badminton player Saina Nehwal singled out India cricketer Washington Sundar's batting for special praise. During the Test series against England recently, Sundar aggregated 181 runs in four innings with his highest being an unbeaten 96. We open the batting with Washington Sundar and Nitish Rana, both of whom have had the experience of playing in this position. 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Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar is having a wonderful time in red-ball cricket. CRR: 2.42, Day 4 - Leics trail by 160 runs. The likes of Krunal, Krishna, Kishan, and Gill have given India a level of depth few other sides can match right now, His besting of Roy and Bairstow showed India shouldn't just let match-ups dictate how they use their offspinner, "Washington has been doing really well for us, so you can't have two players of the same discipline playing in one squad", Chilaw Marians Cricket Club Ground, FTZ Sports Complex, Rhinos need 73 runs from 25 overs. Sundar, playing his second Test, showed excellent application against spin and pace, according to the batting … Washington Sundar opener: The Indian all-rounder has been promoted to open the batting in IPL 2021 season opener tonight. Washington Sundar was born in a Hindu family on 5 October 1999 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Washington Sundar belongs to one of the rarest breeds of cricketers. The man who has now been an absolute sensation for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore exploded in the Indian cricket scene after a dynamic performance in the inaugural season of TNPL. It took him time and he established simultaneously for both IPL and TNPL. He eventually started to take it seriously under the eye of former India offspiner M Venkataramana. After representing India at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, he replaced Ashwin at Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2017 IPL, and bowled at an impressive economy rate to help his side to the final. Photo: M. Vedhan [14] He had received the man of the match award in IPL 2017 Qualifier 1 played between Mumbai Indians and Pune Supergiants, in which he took 3 wickets for 16 runs. Would love to open batting in Tests: Washington Sundar During the Test series against England recently, Sundar aggregated 181 runs in four innings with his highest being an unbeaten 96. This was on the back of two crucial knocks he played as part of India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy clinching triumph in Brisbane. He is a left handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner. Washington Sundar (born 5 October 1999) is an Indian international cricketer. CRR: 2.02, Day 4 - Glamorgan lead by 153 runs. VVS Laxman has lauded Washington Sundar for batting like a top-order batsman on the fourth day of the first Test against England in Chennai.. Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 85 to help India reach a score of 337 runs in their first innings. TNPL 2019: Match 8, TUTI Patriots vs Lyca Kovai Kings: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update Washington Sundar is … He made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy on 6 October 2016. [19] Lahiru Thirimanne became his first wicket in international cricket as he clean bowled him out. Since 2018, he has been playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. [13] He was also selected for the India U-19 world cup in 2016. Brief scores: Tuti Patriots 178 for 4 in 20 overs (Washington Sundar 107, Kaushik Gandhi 35; Alexander 2-22). With the bat, Sundar is a bit of an unproven talent in the IPL and T20Is although he has made some match-winning contributions for his state team Tamil Nadu and his TNPL sides. [25] His first Test wicket was Steve Smith, while he scored 62 in his first Test innings in a crucial seventh wicket partnership of 123 with Shardul Thakur which kept India from facing a huge first innings deficit and contributed greatly to India's eventual victory in the test. [21], In March 2018, he was selected in India's squad for the 2018 Nidahas Trophy against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Sundar bowls with great discipline, and held his own in domestic one-day competitions and after making his Twenty20 debut as a 17-year-old in the IPL. Washington Sundar of Albert Tuti Patriots in batting action against Karaikudi Kaalai during the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) Twenty20 cricket championship match at the ICL Ground in Tirunelveli on July 30, 2017. TNPL 2016 By 2016, Natarajan had risen through the ranks in Chennai like Washington, although belatedly. With 459 runs from nine matches (average: 76.5), he emerged the highest scorer in TNPL this season. [26][27] With his maiden Test fifty, Sundar became only the third Indian to score a half-century on Test debut in Australia. [20] At the age of 18 years and 80 days, he became the youngest player to debut for India in T20Is. Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 85 to help India reach a score of 337 runs in their first innings. (Photo Source: BCCI) Washington Sundar’s father, M Sundar, wasn’t a happy man after his son couldn’t get to his maiden Test … Washington Sundar (born 5 October 1999) is an Indian international cricketer. The unanimous choice for the Player of the Tournament, Washington Sundar held the rare distinction of leading both the batting and bowling charts at one point towards the end of TNPL 2017. Washington Sundar (62) and Shardul Thakur (67), India’s makeshift numbers 7 and 8 in the team because of injuries to frontline players, put on India’s third highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand at the Gabba as India fought with their back to the walls in their pursuit of Australia’s first innings total on Day 3 on Sunday. TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU, 30/07/2017: M.S. [17] Early the following month, he was also added to India's One Day International (ODI) squad for the same series, after Kedar Jadhav injured his hamstring. Washington Sundar took Indian Premier League by storm when he scalped the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu to help his team, Rising Pune Supergiant, beat Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 earlier this year. 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