Washington Sundar who was part of India’s team in the historic 2020-2021 BGT made a comeback in the Indian test team almost after 3.5 years. He is a talented spin all-rounder who is capable of contributing with both bat and ball in the match. In this article, we will tell you how he made a huge comeback in the test team against New Zealand.
India is currently playing against New Zealand in a three-match home test series. They faced a humiliating loss against New Zealand in the first test match where they got all out on 46 in the first innings. Looking at the situation team management decided to increase the batting depth of the team and they included Washington Sundar in the squad for the second test in Pune.
Straightaway Sundar was included in the playing 11 of the team and instantly he made an impact with his bowling. New Zealand was going well in the first innings where they were 193 for 3 but it was because of Sundar they managed to make only 259. It was Washington Sundar who took all 7 wickets of the Kiwis.
He took his first five-wicket haul in test cricket. He also contributed with the bat as he was the only player to remain not out in the first innings. Sundar again came to the rescue and took 4 wickets in the second innings. So far, he has completed 11 wickets in the match and made a huge impact on his return.
