Published 15:32 IST, January 18th 2021
How did Washington Sundar get such a unique name? All-rounder's father reveals story
After his heroics at the Gabba, Washington Sundar's father, M Sundar, reveals the actual reason behind the talented all-rounder's unique name.
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21-year-old Washington Sundar is emerging to be a great prospect for Indian cricket. player in recent years has earned a reputation of being a useful all-rounder in shortest format of game. However, cricketer earned an opportunity to showcase his capabilities in Test matches as well after several key players from Indian contingent were on sidelines due to injury concerns.
talented cricketer's heroics in ongoing India vs Australia 4th Test at Brisbane have garnered immense praise from all corners. After player's lion-hearted half-century, his far, M Sundar, revealed actual reason behind youngster's name.
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Washington Sundar far: M Sundar clears air regarding his son's name
Indian team has showcased great determination in Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Apart from India's dismal outing in opening contest of series, Ajinkya Rahane-led side have std a miraculous turnaround and me a thumping comeback in series. Washington Sundar, who was picked ahe of Kuldeep Yav for Test series decider due to his superior batting skills, repaid faith shown by think tank with a remarkable kck.
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hosts looked to be in a comfortable position on Day 3 at Gabba after y ran through Indian top-order. However, Washington Sundar, alongside Shardul Thakur, orchestrated a fabulous 123-run partnership to rob Australia of an imposing le. Speaking on his son's outstanding show, M Sundar in his conversation with a leing news ncy, revealed how 21-year-old has always been a potent batsman.
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M Sundar also h cricketing aspirations during his playing days, and at one point in time was also a probable in Tamil Nu's Ranji Trophy squ. He mentioned how his mentor, PD Washington, who was a former armyman, h a great impact on him as he helped him buy uniforms, pay school fees, get books for Sundar and take him on cycle for cricketing training when he was small as M Sundar was t financially secure at time. This is why he decided to name his son after him. M Sundar also expressed his disappointment over his son missing his Test century on his debut. According to him, Washington Sundar should have played role of an aggressor after Thakur's dismissal.
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Washington Sundar Test debut saw left-handed batter scored crucial 62 runs for team India and toiled hard in middle for 144 deliveries against a formidable Australian bowling attack. young cricketer played an -defying kck and strengned his case for coming Test matches as well. player also w holds record of scoring most runs as a number seven batsman in Australia on debut.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: India vs Australia live streaming details
After end of Day 4, India need 324 runs more to clinch contest, as well as series. final day of Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be an action-packed one, as both sides will be looking to go all guns blazing at Gabba. Fans in India can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST) for live telecast of game. India vs Australia live streaming will also be me available on SonyLIV app.
Im source: BCCI Twitter
15:32 IST, January 18th 2021