Washington Sundar

Tamil Nadu allrounder Washington Sundar, at the young age of 18, was offered the chance to play for India in the T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in March, 2018. The youngster took the opportunity with both hands and went on to take 9 wickets at an average of 15.11 in 6 matches with a solid economy rate of 5.67. His efforts saw him winning the Man-of-the-series award for his performance. Sundar's rise in career started from U-19 level cricket. He was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017 to replace Ravichandran Ashwin. The off-break bowler impressed with his wicket-taking ability and ensured RPS' ticket to final. In the final, he recorded figures of 3 for 16, in a losing cause for his side.

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Washington Sundar suffered a side strain during the first NZ ODI and has subsequently been ruled out of the series. (PTI Photo)

'When Shubman Gill was injured, he did not come out to bat': Former India batter slams team for risking Washington Sundar in NZ ODI

January 13, 2026 9:23 am

Washington Sundar is part of the 15-member squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup and has now been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series. He is also doubtful to start in the five-match T20I series against the Kiwis.

IND vs NZ: Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the New Zealand ODI series. (CREIMAS)

Rookie Ayush Badoni replaces Washington Sundar as India sweat over crisis man

January 12, 2026 7:56 pm

IND vs NZ: Washington was taken for scans immediately and the reports have suggested that he needs few weeks rest and as a result he would return home before heading to the Centre of Excellence.

India's KL Rahul ahead of the 1st ODI vs New Zealand in Vadodara. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

'Didn't know Washington Sundar couldn't run': KL Rahul reveals after dragging India to victory

January 12, 2026 2:08 am

Rahul scored an unbeaten 29 off 21 balls at Vadodara while Sundar was not out on seven runs off seven balls despite suffering a side strain in the first innings of the game.

Washington Sundar has a side strain and will go for a scan: Shubman Gill

January 11, 2026 11:42 pm

The 26-year-old, who bowled five overs for 27 runs, walked off midway through the New Zealand innings and did not return to field. Despite the discomfort, he later came out to bat at No. 8 and played a key role in India's successful run chase for a four-wicket win.