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It will be a blessing for me if I open for India in Tests: Sundar

India all-rounder Washington Sundar played a massive role in India’s series win against Australia. The all-rounder made his Test debut during the tour and notched up his maiden fifty during the course. Sundar in an interview with PTI said it would be a blessing for him if he is asked to open the batting in Test cricket. 

“I think it will be a blessing for me if I ever get an opportunity to open the batting for India in Tests. I think I will accept the challenge just like our coach Ravi sir did during his playing days,” Washington told PTI during an interaction from his Chennai residence.

Sundar scored a fine half-century in his first innings while played a responsible knock of 22 runs in the second. Talking about head coach Ravi Shastri, Sundar mentioned that the former cricketer’s stories have been “inspiring”.

“Ravi sir tells us very inspiring stories from his playing days. Like how he made his debut as a specialist spinner, got four wickets and batted at number 10 against New Zealand on debut.

“And how from there, he became a Test opener and played all those great fast bowlers. I would love to open batting in Tests like him,” said Washington, who enjoys a decent first-class batting average of 32 plus, which can only improve from hereon as he gets to play more games for India.”

“And how from there, he became a Test opener and played all those great fast bowlers. I would love to open batting in Tests like him,” said Washington.

The right-arm spin bowler revealed the players he looks up to in the Indian team. “As a youngster, when I look up for inspiration and motivation, I find so many role models in that dressing room. There is Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin who have been such great performers.

“You look up to these players and they are always ready to guide you,” said the tall off-spinner.

Sundar’s heroics in Australia have been rewarded as he has been picked in the Test squad for the England series at home. The first match begins on February 5 in Chennai. 

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