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    Home / News / Sports News / 2nd Test: Gavaskar criticizes India's decision to include Washington Sundar
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    2nd Test: Gavaskar criticizes India's decision to include Washington Sundar
    Gavaskar has slammed Sundar's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav

    2nd Test: Gavaskar criticizes India's decision to include Washington Sundar

    By Parth Dhall
    Oct 24, 2024
    11:53 am

    What's the story

    Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir for including Washington Sundar in the Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand.

    The match is being played at Pune's MCA Stadium.

    Sundar wasn't part of India's 15-member squad for this three-match Test series against New Zealand but was included after India's defeat in the first Test in Bengaluru.

    Strategy explained

    Sundar replaced Yadav to counter New Zealand's left-handers

    Sundar was preferred over left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the 2nd Test.

    Gambhir defended the decision saying it was a tactical move against New Zealand's left-handed batsmen, who have three in their top four.

    "We just felt that they have four or five left-handers in the playing XI as well," Gambhir said, explaining the strategic move behind Sundar's inclusion.

    Contrasting views

    Gavaskar disagrees with Gambhir's justification

    Gavaskar didn't agree with Gambhir's reasoning behind including Sundar in the team.

    He implied Sundar was picked not just for his off-spin but also for his ability to score runs down the order.

    "The selection of Washington Sundar tells me that the Indian team was worried about their batting," Gavaskar said during commentary on Day 1 of the second Test.

    Career milestone

    Sundar's Test return after three years

    Sundar, who scored a ton in the Ranji Trophy match for Tamil Nadu, returned India's Test XI after three years.

    His last played Test cricket in 2021, having scored an unbeaten 96 in the Ahmedabad Test.

    This is a major milestone in his career and adds depth to India's squad with his all-round capabilities.

    Selection surprise

    Kartik expresses surprise over Sundar's inclusion

    Former Indian left-arm spinner Murali Kartik was also surprised by Sundar's selection over Yadav and Axar Patel.

    "Yeah, a touch surprised by the Kuldeep Yadav change," he said during commentary.

    Besides, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep were also included in the Indian side for the second Test, replacing KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj respectively.

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