Washington Sundar's father slams selection policy: My son doesn't get regular chances
His father recalled how Washington was unceremoniously dropped from the Test setup in 2021, despite standout performances with the bat against England - including an unbeaten 85 in Chennai and a fluent 96 in Ahmedabad, both on challenging surfaces. "My son gets dropped even if he fails in just one or two matches. It is not fair. Washington scored an unbeaten 85 on a rank turner in Chennai against England back in 2021 and 96* against the same opposition in Ahmedabad during the same year," he said.It took nearly three years for Washington to return to the Test side, earning a place in the XI for the fourth Test of the ongoing England series, where he grabbed the opportunity with both hands - a fact that, according to his father, should have long silenced the doubters. The criticism wasn't limited to the national team selectors. M. Sundar also took aim at Washington's IPL franchise, the Gujarat Titans, accusing them of underutilising his son despite his evident match-winning abilities."Even his current team (GT) doesn't give him regular chances. He showcased his calibre in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians, smashing 48 off 24 balls. Look at the way Yashasvi Jaiswal has been backed by RR. Washington hasn't been able to enjoy a consistent run even in domestic cricket," he remarked.- EndsYou May Also Like
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