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“He can be a genuine all-rounder”: Ravi Shastri lauds Washington Sundar

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar to play a greater role for India in the longest format of the game. Shastri praised Washington and expressed belief in his ability to prosper into a genuine all-rounder. Washington recently featured in India’s third Test against England at Lord’s, nabbing four victims in England’s second innings.
“I always loved Washington. When I saw him on day one, I said he's the man. And he can be a genuine all-rounder for many, many years for India,” Shastri said on the ICC review.
Sundar made an impressive debut in India’s historic win against Australia back in 2021 at the Gabba, scoring 84 runs and picking four wickets across both innings. Since then he has played 11 Tests for India, scoring 545 runs and taking 30 wickets. Shastri believes that young star deserves more opportunities.
”He again is just 25 years of age. I think he should have played a lot more Test cricket," Shastri said.
"Can be lethal in India on tracks where the ball is turning, as New Zealand found out when they played against India. (during NZ's tour of India in 2024, where he was the joint top wicket taker, picking 16 wickets in four innings),” he said.
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