This unknown player rose from rags to riches overnight, one decision of Rohit Sharma saved his career from being ruined

Vilas Dhadke
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Rohit Sharma made 3 big changes in this match.
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The second test match is being played between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) in Pune. Indian captain Rohit Sharma made 3 big changes in this match. He gave a chance to a player in the second test who was out of the Indian team for a long time. It was believed that due to Ravindra Jadja and R. Ashwin, he would never be able to enter Team India. But, Hitman is known for his surprising decisions. At the same time, one decision of the captain saved the career of that young player from getting ruined. Let’s know about that promising player…

Rohit Sharma’s decision changed the fate of this player 

Rohit Sharma dropped Kuldeep Yadav from the second Test against New Zealand. In his place, the Indian captain decided to include spin all-rounder Washington Sundar in the playing-11. He played his last match against England in the year 2021. Sundar got a chance to play a Test for the Indian team after almost 3 years. As soon as he got the chance, he won the captain’s heart with his performance. 

Washington Sundar showed his spin skills in Pune Test 

Washington Sundar performed brilliantly against New Zealand in Pune.

Washington Sundar performed brilliantly against New Zealand in Pune. Sundar troubled the Kiwi batsmen with his spin. He conceded only 59 runs in 23.1 overs at a tight economy of 2.80. During this, Washington Sundar bowled lethally and sent Rachin Ravindra, Dwayne Mitchell and wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell to the pavilion. He took a total of 7 wickets in this innings, which is the best performance of his career so far. 

Sundar did not get many chances

Washington Sundar is consistently giving his best in domestic cricket. He took 6 wickets against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy

The Indian team is full of all-rounders. But, Washington Sundar is consistently giving his best in domestic cricket. He took 6 wickets against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, after which the selectors included him in the Indian squad against New Zealand. But, Sundar, who made his Test debut in 2021, did not get many opportunities. He could play only 6 matches in the last 3 years. 

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