Washington Sundar

Indian cricketer and all-rounder

Washington Sundar - Indian cricketer and all-rounder
Born

October 5th, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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This cricketer debuted for India in international formats, showcasing skills as an all-rounder. He initially gained prominence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Chennai Super Kings, later playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. In Test cricket, notable performances included contributions in series against Australia and England. Achievements include being part of the Indian squad that won the 2020 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and assuring a prominent role in the national setup for white-ball formats. His ability to bowl off-spin and contribute with the bat solidified his reputation as a versatile player.

Debuted for India in Test and One Day Internationals

Part of the squad that won the 2020 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Contributions in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings

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