New Delhi. Team India won the Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. Akshar Patel did not play in the final due to injury and was replaced by Washington Sundar in the squad. However, he neither got a chance to bowl nor to bat. Because the entire Sri Lankan team was all out for 50 runs in 15.2 overs. In reply, the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan won in 37 balls.
Washington Sundar played the last ODI in January this year and was out of the squad since then due to injury and other reasons, but Akshar Patel’s injury changed his fortunes and the player also got a place in the provisional squad for the World Cup. Not realizing, he suddenly got a call for the Asia Cup and got a chance to play directly in the final.
Ever since Sundar played in the Asia Cup final, there have been speculations that he might get a chance in the World Cup squad as the Indian team currently lacks an off-spinner and Sundar can play that role. Apart from off-spin bowling, he can also bat well and can bat at any number. In such a situation, maybe the selectors can give Washington Sundar a chance.
Washington Sundar has so far scored 233 runs in 17 ODIs. He has scored one half-century but, in his short career, he has played important innings in ODIs on several occasions. However, his place in the World Cup looks difficult as the team already has two players, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, as spin all-rounders. Jadeja is almost certain to feature in the playing XI.
On the other hand, Sundar is part of the Indian team selected for the Asian Games. Cricket matches in the Asian Games will continue till October 7, while the World Cup will start on October 5 and each team will have to submit the final squad to the ICC by September 28. How will Washington Sunder be replaced in such a situation? This is something to behold.
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Sundar may get a chance against Australia
India is scheduled to play a 3-match ODI series against Australia from September 22 and Akshar Patel’s injury has made it difficult to play the first two matches. It is not yet clear when he will be fit. In such a situation Sundar might get a chance to replace Akshar in the Australia series and if he gets selected he will have a chance to impress the selectors and if he manages to perform well then who knows what will happen in the finals. World Cup. Join the team.
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There is only one obstacle in the way of Washington Sundar. He has been injured several times in the last year and a half. Sometimes a finger was broken, sometimes a muscle injury, corona also occurred. Whenever he came into the team, he was ruled out after playing a few matches due to injury.
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First published: September 18, 2023, 12:19 IST