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Murali Kartik Poses A Significant Question Over SRH Poor Player Selection This Season 

image-lgou4z7eWashington Sundar seen with T Natarajan [Source: Twitter]

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has been tough for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), having won two out of their five matches, and are placed at the bottom of the points table in ninth position. Led by Aiden Markram, SRH has struggled with the batting in both their first and second innings.

Against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, Hyderabad failed to chase down 193 runs, despite being within touching distance of the finish line. Former India bowler Murali Kartik however, has hit out at SRH management for improper utilisation of Washington Sundar, while showing more faith in Abdul Samad.


A hard-hitting batter, Samad was retained by SRH ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, having played cameo roles in his maiden IPL season in 2020.  

Sundar shifted base from Royal Challengers Bangalore to SRH in 2022, having purchased for INR 8.75 crore.

Speaking to Cricbuzz, cricketer-turned-commentator Kartik questioned SRH's reliance on Samad as an 'impact player' over Sundar, who has been a proven act in international cricket.

Here's what Karthik said

“I'm sorry, I never criticise anyone because we have all played the game. We are sitting comfortably in this AC room wearing the jackets, it's not easy. But the faith that they have showed on Abdul Samad, I've never understood that. He has never made that impact. Washington Sundar is such a good player, has played for India. Why isn't he utilized? If you keep repeating such mistakes, you will remain lower in the points table,”

Samad came in as an impact player against MI, scoring nine off 12 balls, and overall managed 62 runs in three matches, while Sundar has accumulated 27 runs in five games, remaining wicketless. 

SRH's next clash is against Chennai Super Kings on Friday.