Washington Sundar Makes History, Becomes First Individual To Cross Monumental Figure In WTC

Courtesy of an exceptional bowling spell against New Zealand on Day 1 of 2nd India vs New Zealand Test in Pune, Washington Sunder has modified record books. all-rounder registered his best figures of 7 for 59, which is best bowling performance at MCA stium. Besides that, 25-year-old also managed to attain a monumental feat.

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Washington Sundar Attains Significant Feat

Trailing 0-1 in three-match series, Team India needed to put pressure from outset on New Zealand and Washington Sundar stepped up to le as an architect in objective. Sundar dismantled New Zealand batting line-up and has rendered Indian batters to complete job in ro to level series.

Sundar's exploits will go down as best figures against New Zealand in WTC history. He leapfrogged likes of Nathan Lyon, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ebot Hossain, and Taijul Islam, who all have a 6-for under ir name against New Zealand. 

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Washington Sundar On His Incredible Test Return

Returning to Test circuit after three years and instantly rendering an impact by snaring seven wickets, that's quite a comeback Washington Sundar has me. His inclusion did not amplify confidence among many experts and fans but opinions h changed till dusk.

Expressing elation over his performance, 25-year-old described complete set-up, from le-up to finish, as "pleasing."

"Everything h happened today was pleasing, right from start, getting to play this game, getting to make a comeback into Test squ, a lot of things mean a lot to me and mean special. I don't think I'll ever forget this day, it is so special," said Sundar post end of day's play.

Washington Sundar's wicket fest started with dream delivery that he bowled to get rid of Rachin Ravindra. Giving a breakdown of his wicket, Sundar stated that he aimed to hit "right areas" and result ensued.

Speaking about Rachin Ravindra wicket, Sundar said, "It was a dream ball. I mean, I just wanted to hit right areas, we knew re would be something to offer for spinners. Things like that, when it happens, it means a lot. It was magical for sure."