Washington Sundars sister, Shailaja Sundar, reflects on his incredible journey in Test cricket, praising his dedication, resilience, and career-best 7/59 against New Zealand. She urges fans to let Washington carve his own path without comparisons to legends.

Gautam Gambhir who was behind the decision had also emphasised the off-spinner all-rounder’s role, particularly against the left-handed batters in the NZ ranks

The Indian bowlers had a good opening day of the Pune Test in the field as Washington Sundar, who replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the XI, spearheaded a phenomenal charge with figures of 7/59. On winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first. Ravichandran Ashwin provided early success to Team India in the form of Tom Latham’s wicket (15).

Washington Sundar's exceptional seven-wicket haul, alongside Ravichandran Ashwin's three wickets, dismissed New Zealand for 259. India ended the day at 16-1 in the second test in Pune. New Zealand's initial strong position crumbled under spin pressure,

Washington Sundar achieved his first 10-wicket haul in Test cricket against New Zealand, taking seven wickets in the first innings and three in the second, playing a crucial role in dismantling the opposition's batting lineup over the course of the match in Pune.

Washington Sundar made a remarkable return to Test Cricket after three years by dismantling the New Zealand batting order.

In the second Test against New Zealand, India's Washington Sundar delivered a stellar performance, claiming seven wickets and leading the bowling attack. He highlighted Rachin Ravindra's dismissal as a key moment.

New Zealand has been spun out for 259 and Washington Sundar grabbed a career-best 7-59 for India on day one of the second test in Pune.

New Zealand were bowled out for 259 in their first innings on day one of the second test against India in Pune on Thursday.

Washington Sundar vindicated his surprise selection for the second Test against New Zealand as he snared career-best figures of 7-59 in Pune on Thursday. Sundar was the second off-spinner in the Indian side behind veteran Ravichandran Ashwin but was clearly the best Indian bowler on the day as he helped bowl the visitors out for 259.