Indian all-rounder, Washington Sundar, bowled an extraordinary spell in the second Test match between India and New Zealand at Pune. He Claimed a seven-wicket haul as his spell helped the home side dismiss the Black Caps for a total of 259 runs.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and decided to bat first interpreting the pitch correctly, but Sundar had other plans. His outstanding performance left the Kiwi batters struggling and prevented them from reaching a respectable total.
In-form Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, and Ajaz Patel all fell prey to the mighty Sundar. New Zealand was completely in control with Ravindra batting on 65, but things changed as soon as Washington came from the other end.
Washington Sundar was added to the Indian squad just before the second test, as he was a part of Tamil Nadu’s domestic squad for Ranji Trophy. He played a breathtaking knock of 152 runs against Delhi at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
So far, Indian side is looking in control after they dismissed the Kiwis for a total of 259 in the third session of day 1 at Pune.
Here’s a look at some of the reactions from the fans on Sundar’s knock:
Indian legend slams Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, calls him defensive and negative
Former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert Sunil Gavaskar slams Indian captain Rohit Sharma for being a defensive and negative captain.
During the second test between India and New Zealand, Rohit took a cautious approach in the opening session, with deep fielders set for Ravichandran Ashwin, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja.
“If you had fielders like that ( long-on and long-off ) for the spinners before a lofted shot had been played, the captain would’ve been called a defensive captain. He’s a defensive captain, he’s a negative captain.” said the former Indian captain.
