New Delhi, Oct 22: He started as a top-order batter in junior cricket before becoming a specialist spinner in the shortest version but Washington Sundar would love to “open” in Test matches for India if he gets a chance in the near future.
The 22-year-old Washington has played four Tests, one ODI and 31 T20 Internationals in which he has taken 32 wickets in all and scored 312 runs, including three fifties.
A hand injury during a practice game in the UK in July has robbed Washington an opportunity to play in the IPL as well as the ongoing T20 World Cup in the UAE.
“It will be a blessing for me to open for the Indian test team,” Washington answered a PTI query on the sidelines of a store launch by footwear giants Puma.
Washington’s fitness is a big concern right now after being withdrawn from the Tamil Nadu squad as he is still not match-fit to even bat. But the player did not want to dwell on it.
For now, he’s looking forward to the T20 World Cup where India will open against Pakistan on Sunday. (PTI)
