Washington Sundar gave a memorable performance and helped India make the fourth Test against England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. On the last day, Washington Sundar pressed an unbeaten 203 run stand with Ravindra Jadeja.
Sundar and Jadeja scored unbeaten centuries as they joined hands with England for a draw at the fourth test in Manchester. This was Sundar’s first international century, coming from 206 balls with nine borders and sixes against England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Washington Sundar shines in England with a young Test ton
The calm and prescribed knock of the Indian all -rounder has been praised by fans and cricket experts under pressure. However, his father, M. Sundar expressed mixed feelings.
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Although he was proud of his son’s match-widening efforts, he shared concerns that Washington’s frequent performances are often ignored by national selectors.
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Senior Sundar has reported that despite doing well in the last matches, Washington has not been given regular opportunities in the Indian cricket team, including 85 on a difficult Chennai pitch and 96* against England in 2021 in Ahmedabad.
Father Washington slam Indian selectors to ignore the performance of Sundar
He also said how the Indian all-rounder was selected for the first testing in England and argued that other players get more opportunities even after poor performance, while Washington is dropped only after one or two failures.
M. Sundar was told by The Times of India: “Washington is constantly doing very well. However, people avoid their performance and forget. Other players regularly get opportunities; only my son does not get them.
He should bat at number 5 consecutively as he did in the second innings of the fourth Test and got five to ten direct opportunities. My son was not surprisingly selected for the first Test against England. The selectors should look at their performance. ,
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Washington Sundar’s father treats unfair treatment by Indian selectors
He questioned the treatment of Sundar and believes that he should be given a proper run at number five in the batting order, like the second innings in Manchester, and should get at least five to ten continuous opportunities. The father said that Washington has become mentally strong through all ups and downs, and this strength is now visible in their performance.
Sundar’s father said, “My son is dropped even when it fails in one or two matches. It is not appropriate. Is this an approach to another Indian cricketer? He has become very strong after all, and the result is that people are watching now.”
Washington Sundar Slam IPL teams to lack support
Washington Sundar’s father also remembered how the spinner was made despite his strong performance in the Nidahas Trophy for 11 consecutive matches in the IPL 2019. When he moved to SRH in 2022, he impressed with quick 40 in his debut match, but the order was pushed down in the next game. Even in 2025 with Gujarat Titans, they have not received regular opportunities.
Unlike some of the players who have been consistently supported by the IPL team, Washington has not been given the same support, and the emotional father urged the national selectors and the team to give importance to their son’s talent and to give a long rope in both the highest level and at the highest level and in domestic cricket.
He signed, saying, “Look at the way Yashsvi Jaiswal has been supported by RR. Washington has not been able to enjoy the run continuously even in the case of domestic cricket.”
