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Washington Sundar is optimistic about India’s chances of chasing 193 against England at Lord’s, despite being 58 for four. Sundar’s four wickets helped bowl out England for 192.
Washington Sundar celebrates with teammates (AP)
All-rounder Washington Sundar believes the presence of capable batters in the dressing room will enable India to chase 193 against England on a challenging fifth-day pitch at Lord’s.
Washington played a crucial role with his four-wicket haul, allowing India to bowl out England for 192 on day four.
In response, India struggled to 58 for four, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Karun Nair, and night watchman Akash Deep.
“We want so many things the way we expect it to be, but yes, we’ll take it any day. We’ll really come out positive tomorrow. We’ve got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. It’s exciting in every way, you know, winning a Test in Lord’s is going to be amazing. So, I think we’re sitting pretty,” Washington said during the post-day press interaction.
Chosen ahead of Kuldeep Yadav for his all-round skills, Washington justified his selection with timely wickets to disrupt the opposition.
“Definitely, one of the best days with the ball for me, especially outside of India. But yes, definitely had some solid plans coming into this Test match and really wanted to execute them both in first and second innings.”
“There are different roles thrown at me in different passages of play. I would say that’s where Test cricket gets a lot more exciting because you’ve got to be a slightly different cricketer at least with your mindset on day five compared to on day one,” said Washington, who enjoyed dismissing the in-form Jamie Smith.
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Is he envisioning a win on day 5?
“A win as a team at Lord’s would be very, very special for us. It would be amazing. I am sure for you guys as well.
“It’s going to be exciting tomorrow. I mean, especially the last 15-20 minutes was quite interesting today,” he said, referring to the increased intensity of players towards close of play.
“I would say the aggression is always inside of us in both dressing rooms. It’s just that there was an incident that happened and it sort of came out as well last evening (Day 3). And it did come out quite a bit today as well.
“It definitely does (fuel energy) I mean, it’s a sport and everyone is quite aggressive and quite intense in their own ways. I mean, no matter the sport, if you’re an athlete, it’s a common factor, I’d say.”
(With inputs from PTI)
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha… Read More
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