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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