Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Washington Sundar has all the talents to change into India’s subsequent real allrounder, including that the Tamil Nadu participant ought to have had extra purple ball appearances than what he at present boasts. The 25-year-old Sundar, who made his debut in 2021 on the Gabba, has performed 11 Exams and scored 545 runs whereas snapping up 30 wickets.
“I all the time liked Washington. After I noticed him on day one, I mentioned he’s the person. And he generally is a real all-rounder for a lot of, a few years for India,” Shastri mentioned on ‘The ICC Evaluate.’
“He once more is simply 25 years of age. I believe he ought to have performed much more Check cricket. Could be deadly in India on tracks the place the ball is popping, as New Zealand discovered once they performed towards India. He out-bowled a number of the senior spinners. He bowled that nicely and he can bat,” he added.
Shastri additionally mentioned that Sundar was adequate with the bat to be promoted up the order. Sundar was additionally the joint highest wicket-taker within the 2024 residence Check sequence towards New Zealand, ending with 16 wickets in 4 innings.
“He’s a naturally proficient batsman. He’s no quantity 8. He can go at 6 very quickly within the batting lineup.” Within the ongoing England sequence, Washington has made key contributions with each bat and ball. At Lord’s, his 4/22 within the second innings, together with the prized scalps of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith, had swung the match in India’s favour.
Shastri added that Washington’s technical attributes make him an asset even in abroad circumstances.
“And as soon as he features confidence, I believe he’ll get higher and higher as a result of even abroad he’s acquired the drift, he’s acquired the tempo, he’s acquired the energy in his fingers and the health. You already know, do each lengthy spells and do the controlling job when wanted.”
(With company inputs)