England, Washington Sundar and Test
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With the draw looming large, England captain Ben Stokes went to the Indian pair to offer his hand to call the end of the contest
Coming in at No 5 for the first time in his Test career, all-rounder's maiden Test century gives India a hard-fought draw as he underlines his emergence as a MVP
Dale Steyn said that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't playing for hundreds but to get a draw in Manchester. Once that was accomplished, the 'gentlemanly' thing to do was accept Ben Stokes' handshake.
A congested schedule of five Tests in less than seven weeks has proved gruelling, especially for the fast bowlers from both teams, with every match going the distance so far
Washington Sundar's maiden international century, along with Ravindra Jadeja's ton, helped India draw the fourth Test against England, keeping the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy alive. After India was reduced to 0/2,
Washington Sundar’s father has criticised the BCCI selectors and Indian cricket team management for giving his son a hard deal even as the all-rounder continues to do well for the team whenever given an opportunity.
Washington Sundar was asked whether his captain, Shubman Gill forgot that the India all-rounder is a capable off-spinner.
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.