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Washington Sundar turns 25 today on October 5, 2024. (Images: washisundar555/Instagram)
Washington Sundar was the seventh youngest cricketer at the time to make his debut with India.
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar celebrates his 25th birthday today, October 5. Following in legendary bowler Ravichandran Ashwin’s footsteps, the youngster started off his career as a batter. He gradually transitioned into an offspinner. Sundar’s father was a cricketer himself who made it to the Tamil Nadu Ranji probables without getting into the final squad.
Sundar eventually grew up to represent India while also delivering memorable performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). On his birthday, let’s take a look at some of Sundar‘s memorable performances.
5 Interesting Facts About Washinton Sundar
- Washington Sundar was the seventh youngest cricketer at the time to make his debut with India. He was just 18 years old.
- At just 13, he impressed the Globe Trotter coach with his ability to handle quality bowling. He was soon drafted into first-division cricket in Tamil Nadu.
- Washington Sundar holds the record for the youngest debutant for India in T20Is at the age of 18 years and 80 days.
- Washington Sundar had started his cricket career as a wicketkeeper-batter.
- He got his first big break in 2014 when he was picked for India’s Under-19 squad at just 15 years of age.
Washinton Sundar’s Top 5 Performances
96 runs not vs England, 2021
Washington Sundar was unstoppable against England three years ago. Competing in Ahmedabad, the Indian all-rounder racked up a 174-ball 96 (not out) against the Englishmen. He smashed 10 boundaries and one six to help the hosts finish with 365 runs. Sundar’s knock played a crucial role, as India went on to win the match by an innings and 25 runs.
3/15 vs Zimbabwe, 2024
Earlier this year, Washington Sundar delivered an impactful bowling spell against Zimbabwe. In the third T20I of India’s tour of Zimbabwe, he put up figures of 3/15. He dismissed Sikandar Raza, Jonathan Campbell and Clive Mandade to help India secure a comfortable victory.
3/30 vs Sri Lanka, 2024
Another one of Washington Sundar’s memorable bowling performances came earlier this year against Sri Lanka. Competing at the R Premadasa Stadium, Sundar scalped the wickets of Aviksha Fernando, Charith Asalanka and Kusal Mendis. His heroics helped India curb Sri Lanka at 240. But the Indian batters failed to show up during the run chase, leading to a 32-run loss.
3/16 vs Mumbai Indians, 2017
Washington Sundar has also delivered several match-winning performances in the IPL. Representing the Rising Pune Super Giants, he delivered a triple treat – 3/16 against the Mumbai Indians at just 17 years old. He announced his arrival to the competition by taking out some of the biggest hitters.
3/24 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2019
Washington Sundar had taken the M Chinnaswamy Stadium by storm during the 2019 IPL season. Competing against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian all-rounder took the wickets of Manish Pandey, Martin Guptill and Vijay Shankar. His impressive figures of 3/24 played a major role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s four-wicket victory.
