Washington Sundar called up by Indian selectors for 2nd Test vs New Zealand in Pune

Young all-rounder Washington Sundar has been called up to the Indian squad as per Express Sports. The 25-year-old has been included in the team for the upcoming Pune Test match versus New Zealand which is slated to begin on Thursday. It isn’t clear who the 25-year-old will replace in the Indian team for the game. 

Washington Sundar has been in tremendous form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy tournament. The left-handed batter scored 152 for Tamil Nadu against New Delhi at the Arun Jaitley stadium. The 25-year-old’s knock came off 269 balls with 19 fours and one six as Tamil Nadu scored 674/6 declared from 159 overs. 

WASHINGTON SUNDAR IN INDIAN TEAM...!!!!!

- Washington Sundar has been included in the Indian team for the 2nd Test. [Pratyush Raj from Express Sports]
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Till now Washington Sundar has played 4 Test matches and scored 265 runs with 3 fifties. Sundar made his Test debut against Australia in Brisbane where he scored a fifty. His best score of 96 came during his last appearance for India in the longest format of the game against England in Ahmedabad. The youngster has also picked 6 wickets with a best of 3/89. 

Washington Sundar posts timely reminder to selectors

After his century against New Delhi, the young Indian star spoke to the media. As per ESPNCRICINFO, Washington Sundar said, “It was a decision by the management, and I am grateful for the opportunity.  knew it was going to be a good opportunity for me to bat at No. 3 and I am glad I was able to contribute.”

The youngster during his chat with the media added, “I definitely consider myself a top-order batter. I'm very happy with the kind of opportunity I got, to bat at No. 3. For me, one thing is very important - I need to be able to do whatever the team demands. It is a team game. That is what I always think about. Hopefully, I can deliver such knocks consistently."

The media asked Sundar if he was comfortable batting in the number 3 spot, the left-handed batter replied, “I have been feeling very confident about my skills and how I have been batting in the last few years especially. I have just been trying to focus on what the team demands me to do, no matter what the situation is. But batting at the top of the order is a lot of fun."