He last played a Test match for Team India 3.5 years ago. Plagued by injuries and poor form, Washington Sundar wasn’t in contention of getting a chance back. But now in the IND vs NZ 2nd Test, he makes a comeback and shines brightly. The all-rounder wove his magic as he went on to bag his first ever 7-fer in the longest format of the game.
The off-spinner got his break in Test cricket in 2021, but played just 4 matches. Cut to October 2024, Sundar got his chance in the team as he went on to replace Kuldeep Yadav. With Team India 1-0 down in the series, the hosts needed a spell spell from one of their bowlers, and up stepped Washington Sundar.
Comeback of the Ages!
The all-rounder wove his magic, trapping 7 Kiwi batters into his net. He bagged his maiden fifer in Test cricket and then proceeded to take 2 more wickets to claim a 7-wicket haul.
Five wicket haul for Washington Sundar
Maiden 5-fer in Tests
first in all FC cricket since Aug 2022
first in FC cricket on Indian soil since Oct 2017
Washington’s return to Test cricket is is nothing less than a fairytale. He got his break in red ball cricket after more than 3 years, and he made the best use of the situation. His 7-wicket haul, not only is a testament of his strong will but also a reminder that India has able spin backup options.
Washington Sundar stats in Test Cricket
| Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w |
| 5 | 8 | 13 | 7/59 | 27.53 | 3.23 | 51.1 | 1 | 0 |
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