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Washington Sundar - Performance Watch

Smbhayi said:
Don't know about his T20 stats but he's not a T20 player tbh.. if he can bowl regularly in T20s with good economy then he'll be a good choice, but his batting lacks fire power.. mostly he bats in lower order in T20s so he'll be a liability there.. but he can be great choice in tests may be in ODIs too..
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Is Jadeja a T20 player then? But he has been representing us in T20s (as and when he pleases) since T20 WC 2009!

Unlike Sundar, Jadeja is not even good at his stronger discipline which is bowling. And his batting has always been shambles in LoIs.
 
MP2011 said:
Is Jadeja a T20 player then? But he has been representing us in T20s (as and when he pleases) since T20 WC 2009!

Unlike Sundar, Jadeja is not even good at his stronger discipline which is bowling. And his batting has always been shambles in LoIs.
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He's not.. he gets in to loi team mainly due to his fielding.. but Jadeja had slogging skill, Sundar don't.. in this wc Pak & SA lost India mainly due to Imad & Maharaj wasn't able to slog..
 
Unbiased-Fan said:
Another brilliant performance by Washi 👍🏻 i hope selectors consider him for our main team.
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His fitness is the only concern for me, gets injured pretty frequently. He need to strengthen his body up and play consistently. He can be a great asset in all three formats for us.

On a totally different note, it is nice it is to see some of our fellow Indian fans addressing Washi’s name correctly.

It was always one of my pet peeve that Mispronouncing or wrong addressing of someone’s name (in one of my earlier post from 3 years back herein this very thread explained the same when Washi was called as sundar which is his father’s name as Tamilnadu does not have the practice of surname or last name).
 
In T20s, Axar is the best bet undoubtedly.

In ODIs, it is debatable between Jadeja, Washi and Axar. I think Washi can actually bat a little higher and build the innings and let Pandya bat at 7.
 
Another match winning performance by Washington Sundar 👌🏻
Despite winning player of the series performance against Zimbabwe he wasn't selected in first two T20Is.
Definitely underrated but effective cricketer..
 
Smbhayi said:
Don't know about his T20 stats but he's not a T20 player tbh.. if he can bowl regularly in T20s with good economy then he'll be a good choice, but his batting lacks fire power.. mostly he bats in lower order in T20s so he'll be a liability there.. but he can be great choice in tests may be in ODIs too..
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His economy rate across nearly 50 T20Is is under 7. That's not just good, but terrific. Time and again, he has delivered under pressure.

His batting is UNTESTED in T20Is as he hardly gets to bat by virtue of his position. He can strike a long ball although he's a touch player by definition.

He has to be a constant inclusion in the team in all formats going on.
 
Sir Alex said:
His economy rate across nearly 50 T20Is is under 7. That's not just good, but terrific. Time and again, he has delivered under pressure.

His batting is UNTESTED in T20Is as he hardly gets to bat by virtue of his position. He can strike a long ball although he's a touch player by definition.

He has to be a constant inclusion in the team in all formats going on.
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His batting is underrated. I think he should be utilized in tests. But not sure if there is a slot for him in the Indian test XI. I think India have pretty much a set eleven in tests. No openings currently.
 
U$ofA said:
His batting is underrated. I think he should be utilized in tests. But not sure if there is a slot for him in the Indian test XI. I think India have pretty much a set eleven in tests. No openings currently.
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Tests are where openings are incoming. ..

Jadeja, Ash, Kohit and Kohli are all I'm their last lap.

Yes Washy has to improve his fitness and play more red ball cricket before brimg slotted in as replacement for say Ashwin. Although Kuldeep and Axar are incumbents

Atleast he could be the 3rd spinner in home tests.
 
Washington Sundar is in the form of his life!

Dismissed Avishka, Mendis & Asalanka - all set batters.

Three wicket haul 3/30 in 10 overs at economy rate of 3.00
 
India announced their squad for the second and third Tests against New Zealand with Washington Sundar's addition being the only change.

The Tamil Nadu all-rounder will link up with the squad in Pune, which will host the second Test from October 24.
 
FearlessRoar said:
India announced their squad for the second and third Tests against New Zealand with Washington Sundar's addition being the only change.

The Tamil Nadu all-rounder will link up with the squad in Pune, which will host the second Test from October 24.
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His induction into the squad paid off, as he secured impressive bowling figures of 7/59 against New Zealand in the 2nd Test
 
Bits and pieces to the core.
Not good enough to bat in the top 7.
Not good enough to be the lead spinner. Does not even spin the ball.

Kuldeep is like 4 times the bowler Sundar will ever be. Ridiculous that he is being benched. If they are so insistent on playing Sundar, one of Ashwin or Jadeja should make way.
 
Dolund Trump said:
Bits and pieces to the core.
Not good enough to bat in the top 7.
Not good enough to be the lead spinner. Does not even spin the ball.

Kuldeep is like 4 times the bowler Sundar will ever be. Ridiculous that he is being benched. If they are so insistent on playing Sundar, one of Ashwin or Jadeja should make way.
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He is good enough to bat in top 5 let alone top 7, he is more of a batting allrounder.

He has played only a handful of tests but impressed everyone with the bat wit two amazing Knocks in Gabba and Ahmedabad.

One of them was against Aussies at their fortress and other vs England on a Turner.
 
Not a Limited overs player yet, but most probably will become one.
A better test batsman than Rahul for sure
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
He is good enough to bat in top 5 let alone top 7, he is more of a batting allrounder.

He has played only a handful of tests but impressed everyone with the bat wit two amazing Knocks in Gabba and Ahmedabad.

One of them was against Aussies at their fortress and other vs England on a Turner.
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I am aware of his performances.
Just don't rate his batting abilities. Or bowling for that matter.

Shardul Thakur also did well in his first few matches. Then the balloon burst.

Not a fair comparison i know but over a decent sample size i don't see producing the required results.
 
Dolund Trump said:
I am aware of his performances.
Just don't rate his batting abilities. Or bowling for that matter.

Shardul Thakur also did well in his first few matches. Then the balloon burst.

Not a fair comparison i know but over a decent sample size i don't see producing the required results.
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There is a difference. Sundar was just okay with ball when he started. Thakur was very good when he started. Then Thakur regressed. But Sundar has gotten better with ball.
 
Solid innings by Wash, came in crisis and steadied the ship to support Reddy.

Well played to the young lad.
 
Sundar is a genuine all rounder. And he is already good enough to contribute with both bat and bowl.
 
I always have soft corner for him given that he has the disability of single-sided deafness. Deaf in one ear. He depends a lot on visual cues and good ear. He also has to place himself strategically on the field so that he can hear what the other fielders say.
 
England crumbled in the final session as Washington Sundar ran through the lower order, claiming a brilliant 4/22 in 12.1 overs
 
Great bowling from Sundar in this innings. Hope Jadeja can learn a thing or 2 from him
 
Shastri backs youngster to be “genuine all-rounder for many, many years”

The former India head coach, under whom Washington Sundar made his Test debut, has backed the 25-year-old for success in the longest format.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight behind Washington Sundar following the third Test at Lord’s, expressing strong belief in his ability to grow into a genuine all-rounder for India in the longest format.

Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri recalled his first impression of Sundar and praised the youngster’s all-round skillset.

“I always loved Washington. When I saw him on day one, I said he's the man. And he can be a genuine all-rounder for many, many years for India,” Shastri said.

Sundar, who made his Test debut in the famous Gabba win in 2021 against Australia, has had limited opportunities in red-ball cricket since then. The all-rounder has played in 11 Tests since, scoring 545 runs with the bat, in addition to scalping 30 wickets.

Shastri believes that Sundar deserves more chances, especially considering his potential impact on turning tracks.

“He again is just 25 years of age. I think he should have played a lot more Test cricket,” Shastri said.

“Can be lethal in India on tracks where the ball is turning, as New Zealand found out when they played against India. (during NZ’s tour of India in 2024, where he was the joint top wicket taker, picking 16 wickets in four innings)

“He out-bowled some of the senior spinners. He bowled that well and he can bat.”

Not only does Shastri rate Sundar highly with the ball, but he also sees him as a talented batter. In his four outings in the England Test series so far, Sundar has scores of 42, 12*, 23 and 0, in addition to his five wickets.

Sundar’s Test journey began at the Gabba in 2021, a match where India were grappling with injuries. As head coach then, Shastri turned to the youngster and Sundar delivered with a classy 62 under pressure in his very first innings, playing a key role in India’s historic win.

He backed that up with unbeaten knocks of 85 and 96 in subsequent series against England at home, showcasing maturity and technique far beyond his years.

Despite batting at No.7 or lower in 10 of his 11 Test appearances, Sundar has maintained a remarkable batting average of 38.92, which includes four half-centuries.

“He's a naturally talented batsman,” Shastri said. “He's no number 8. He can go at 6 very soon in the batting lineup.”

Shastri backed Sundar to succeed in overseas conditions as well, pointing to his strength, control and ability to bowl long spells.

At Lord’s, Sundar impressed with his ability despite a narrow defeat to England.

He came to the fore in the second innings, where his superb 4/22 put India in the driver’s seat as he grabbed the key wickets of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith.

“And once he gains confidence, I think he'll get better and better because even overseas he's got the drift, he's got the pace, he's got the strength in his fingers and the fitness,” Shastri said.

“You know, do both long spells and do the controlling job when needed.”

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Mobashir said:
Typical Indian player mentality. That's why you didn't score in the second innings.
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Better than some country loser player's mentality . Sudar has won a test in Australia which some Loser players hasn't won since 30+ years ik australia. :shh :kp
 
Devadwal said:
Better than some country loser player's mentality . Sudar has won a test in Australia which some Loser players hasn't won since 30+ years ik australia. :shh
jnaveen1980 said:
So Pakistan mentality is opposite of this? lol
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Thread is about Sundar and what he said a week ago.
Not about someone else. He acted like a looser in the interview and did the same thing Just before lunch with the bat.
 
Mobashir said:
Thread is about Sundar and what he said a week ago.
Not about someone else. He acted like a looser in the interview and did the same thing Just before lunch with the bat.
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So what do you expected him say we will lose like some countries loser say?

Or like Fraud brooks said During 2nd test

We will chase 500 - Brooks 🤡🤡🤡🤣🤣🤣

www.insidesport.in

“We’ll chase anything”: Harry Brook sends fiery warning to India ahead of Day 4 - Inside Sport India

Cricket Harry Brook has so far mustered 257 runs at an incredible average of 85.67 across three innings so far.
www.insidesport.in www.insidesport.in

:kp
 
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