Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri praised Washington Sundar's abilities following the third Test at Lord's. Shastri believes the 25-year-old spinner can develop into a reliable all-rounder for India across multiple years. Sundar has appeared in 11 Test matches since his 2021 debut, accumulating 545 runs and capturing 30 wickets. The coach expressed disappointment that Sundar has received limited opportunities in red-ball cricket.
Shastri highlighted Sundar's effectiveness on turning pitches in India, noting his superior performance against New Zealand spinners during their 2024 tour. The all-rounder collected 16 wickets across four innings during that series. Sundar demonstrated his batting potential with scores of 62 on debut at the Gabba, followed by unbeaten knocks of 85 and 96 against England at home.
The former coach believes Sundar possesses the technical skills for overseas success. His bowling features good drift, pace, and finger strength for extended spells. During the Lord's Test, Sundar claimed four wickets for 22 runs, dismissing key English batsmen Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jamie Smith.
Shastri highlighted Sundar's effectiveness on turning pitches in India, noting his superior performance against New Zealand spinners during their 2024 tour. The all-rounder collected 16 wickets across four innings during that series. Sundar demonstrated his batting potential with scores of 62 on debut at the Gabba, followed by unbeaten knocks of 85 and 96 against England at home.
The former coach believes Sundar possesses the technical skills for overseas success. His bowling features good drift, pace, and finger strength for extended spells. During the Lord's Test, Sundar claimed four wickets for 22 runs, dismissing key English batsmen Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jamie Smith.
