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CHENNAI: India allrounder Washington Sundar had to wait nearly four-and-a-half years to notch up his maiden Test century.It could not have come at a better time for the 25-year-old, who made a terrific Test debut in India’s famous Brisbane win in 2021 but did not follow it up with the bat.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected England captain Ben Stokes' proposal to end the fourth Test in a draw, despite being close to personal milestones. This decision stirred controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Australian media.
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Washington Sundar's father slams selection policy: My son doesn't get regular chancesWashington Sundar's father, Mr Mani Sundar, has questioned the inconsistent selection policy of the Indian selectors, stating that while other cricketers are given regular opportunities, his son is dropped even after a single failure.
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Washington Sundar's match-saving performance in the fourth Test against England has been lauded, but his father expresses concern over inconsistent opportunities. M Sundar highlights his son's past performances,
Gill was hesitant to bring on Sundar, but Ravindra Jadeja was given a few overs in between. The fact that Sundar had taken five wickets in the last Test at Lord's made it all the more surprising.
Washington scored his maiden Test century and helped India save the fourth Test in Manchester, stitching a 200-plus partnership with Ravindra Jadeja.
After small but crucial contributions at Edgbaston and a four-fer at Lord’s, Washington Sundar brought up his maiden international century in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, where he was part of a dramatic rescue act for the visitors.
Former India player Aakash Chopra has praised Washington Sundar for scoring a match-saving century in the fourth Test against England.
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