Sunday, 27 July 2025

Washington Sundar – The Calm Craftsman of Indian Cricket

Washington Sundar: The Silent Warrior of Indian Cricket .

Washington Sundar – The Calm Craftsman of Indian Cricket
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Washington Sundar’s cricketing story is as unique as his name. While many know him today as a dependable offspinner, he actually began his cricketing journey as a batsman. It wasn’t until later that his bowling took the spotlight.


As a kid, Sundar loved to bowl, but only during matches. He found fielding boring and would rather be involved in the action. With time, and under the guidance of former India offspinner M. Venkataramana, Sundar began to take bowling seriously. His disciplined style and calm temperament soon made him a regular in domestic cricket, and his debut in the IPL at just 17 proved he belonged on the big stage.


Washington Sundar’s journey is one of quiet hard work, versatility, and rising to the occasion every single time.

Early Life & Background

Full Name: Washington Sundar
Date of Birth: 5 October 1999
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Family: Named after Mr. P.D. Washington, a mentor of his father; his sister, Shailaja Sundar, is also a cricketer.
Education: Attended St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and later studied at the Hindustan Institute of Technology, Chennai.
From a young age, Sundar displayed rare discipline and focus. Inspired by his father's unfulfilled cricketing dreams, Washington started training early and quickly rose through the junior ranks.

Washington Sundar – The Calm Craftsman of Indian Cricket
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Lifestyle & Personality of Washington Sundar

Sundar is known for his composed demeanor both on and off the field.
Hobbies: Loves listening to music and enjoys video games.
Personality Traits: Calm, grounded, family-oriented, and mentally tough
Despite early fame, he has stayed humble and often credits his family for his success.
Fitness and recovery have been key to his career longevity, bouncing back from multiple injuries including finger and hamstring setbacks.


Domestic & Junior Career

Represented India Under-19 in the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, impressing with economical spells under pressure
Made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in 2016 at just 17 and steadily evolved into a dependable all-rounder in domestic cricket
Known for being equally effective with the bat and ball, he became a regular for Tamil Nadu across all formats.

IPL Journey & County Cricket - Washington Sundar

Indian Premier League (IPL):

2017: IPL debut for Rising Pune Supergiant; won Player of the Match in Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians for his brilliant 3/16 spell.
2018–2021: Played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, developing into a reliable powerplay bowler.
2022: Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹8.75 crore.
2025: Acquired by Gujarat Titans for ₹3.2 crore.

County Cricket by Washington Sundar

In 2022, played for Lancashire in English county cricket. He impressed immediately, taking 5 wickets (5/76) on debut against Northamptonshire.


International Career Highlights

ODI & T20I Milestones:

  • ODI Debut: 13 December 2017 vs Sri Lanka

  • T20I Debut: 24 December 2017 vs Sri Lanka at just 18 years old

  • Holds the record as India’s youngest T20I debutant at the time.

Notable T20I Achievements:

Washington Sundar – The Calm Craftsman of Indian Cricket
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ODI Highlights: Test Cricket Heroics:

  • 2018 Nidahas Trophy: Player of the Series for his tight economy and timely wickets.

  • Best T20I figures: 3/15 vs Zimbabwe (2024)

  • T20I Stats: 50+ matches, 48 wickets, economy around 6.8

  • Match-winning spells like 3/30 vs West Indies (2022)

  • Known for variation and discipline in the middle overs.

  • Test Debut: 15 January 2021 vs Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane

  • Played a pivotal role in India's historic series win with a gutsy 62-run innings and 4 wickets, helping India chase 328.

  • Comeback in October 2024 vs New Zealand in Pune:

    • Best bowling: 7/59

    • Match figures: 11/115 – one of the best by an Indian vs NZ

  • With technique and temperament, he’s now seen as India’s future Test all-rounder.

Major Achievements

  • Became India’s youngest T20I player in 2017

  • Player of the Series – Nidahas Trophy 2018

  • Hero of the Gabba Test Win in 2021

  • Historic 11-wicket haul in Pune vs New Zealand (2024)

  • Key contributor in IPL and county circuits

  • Recognized by Ravi Shastri and Gautam Gambhir as one of India’s best emerging all-rounders

Why Washington Sundar is Special now days ?

  • A complete cricketer: bowls economical overs, delivers under pressure, and plays responsible knocks.

  • Excels in powerplay with the ball and can anchor or finish an innings with the bat.

  • Tall, intelligent off-spinner with classical technique and modern mindset.

  • Resilient, professional, and constantly improving.

Washington Sundar is a rising star who blends classical cricketing values with modern versatility. 

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