Player Profile: Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar is a rising star in Indian cricket, known for his all-round abilities as a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner. Born on October 5, 1999, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Sundar’s cricketing journey began at a young age, inspired by his father, a former Ranji Trophy player.
Early Life and Career, Washington sundar
Sundar made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, impressing with his batting and bowling skills. He caught the attention of national selectors with his performances in the 2017 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he was the leading wicket-taker for India.
International Career
Sundar made his international debut for India in the T20I series against Sri Lanka in January 2021. He quickly established himself as a valuable asset to the team, contributing with both bat and ball. Sundar played a crucial role in India’s historic Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21, where he scored valuable runs and took wickets at crucial junctures.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Sundar is a versatile cricketer with several strengths. His accurate off-spin bowling is his primary weapon, with the ability to turn the ball both ways and deceive batsmen. He is also a capable batsman, known for his solid technique and ability to play spin well.
However, Sundar’s batting can be inconsistent at times, and he sometimes struggles against fast bowling. His fielding is also an area for improvement.
