<p>India batter Karun Nair may have had his second chance at redemption and the selectors may be moving on from him for good. India's next Test assignment is a two-match series at home against West Indies and Nair is not expected to make the cut. Devdutt Paddikal, who scored 150 against Australia A in an unofficial Test for India A recently, is primed to take Nair's spot in the squad. The BCCI is expected to pick up the squad on September 24 for the two-Test series which will have 15 players in it.</p><h2>End of road for Karun Nair</h2><p>Nair came into the fray on the back of his bumper domestic season and was eventually selected in India squad for the five-Test England tour earlier this year. He played eight innings in four matches but managed just 205 runs at an average of just above 25 with only one fifty. He was selected to fill the gap left by the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as well as the absence of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-ex-pak-pacer-akhtar-calls-umpiring-standards-a-joke-after-fakhar-zaman-dismissal-vs-india-1758521648139">Asia Cup: Ex-Pak pacer calls 'umpiring standards a joke' after Fakhar dismissal</a></p><p>Nair could not do much to redeem himself in the series which saw over 7,000 runs being scored across five matches along with 21 tons and 29 fifties by the two teams. Nair's performance isn't going to be his strong suit to warrant a selection in the series against West Indies.</p><h2>Paddikal to get a shot</h2><p>Paddikal played one Test on England tour and managed scores of 0 &amp; 25 across two innings but has been in good form recently. His exploits against Australia A in Lucknow surely back his chances and if manages to reprise the performance in the second unofficial Test, he'd be a lock in the squad.</p><p>The two-Test home series against West Indies starts October 2 in Ahmedabad and the second Test will be played in Delhi from October 10.</p>

Nair managed just 205 runs at an average of just above 25 with only one fifty on England Test tour which saw over 7,000 runs being scored across five matches along with 21 tons and 29 fifties by the two teams.

India batter Karun Nair may have had his second chance at redemption and the selectors may be moving on from him for good. India's next Test assignment is a two-match series at home against West Indies and Nair is not expected to make the cut. Devdutt Paddikal, who scored 150 against Australia A in an unofficial Test for India A recently, is primed to take Nair's spot in the squad. The BCCI is expected to pick up the squad on September 24 for the two-Test series which will have 15 players in it. End of road for Karun Nair Nair came into the fray on the back of his bumper domestic season and was eventually selected in India squad for the five-Test England tour earlier this year. He played eight innings in four matches but managed just 205 runs at an average of just above 25 with only one fifty. He was selected to fill the gap left by the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as well as the absence of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. Also Read - Asia Cup: Ex-Pak pacer calls 'umpiring standards a joke' after Fakhar dismissal Nair could not do much to redeem himself in the series which saw over 7,000 runs being scored across five matches along with 21 tons and 29 fifties by the two teams. Nair's performance isn't going to be his strong suit to warrant a selection in the series against West Indies. Paddikal to get a shot Paddikal played one Test on England tour and managed scores of 0 & 25 across two innings but has been in good form recently. His exploits against Australia A in Lucknow surely back his chances and if manages to reprise the performance in the second unofficial Test, he'd be a lock in the squad. The two-Test home series against West Indies starts October 2 in Ahmedabad and the second Test will be played in Delhi from October 10.

<p>Nair managed just 205 runs at an average of just above 25 with only one fifty on England Test tour which saw over 7,000 runs being scored across five matches along with 21 tons and 29 fifties by the two teams.</p>

End of road for Karun Nair? India batter not expected to make cut for home Test series against West Indies after mediocre England tour

<p>India vs England Lord's Test 2025 will always be remembered for Ravindra Jadeja's defiant 61 not out, Jasprit Bumrah's heartbreaking pull shot and Mohammed Siraj down his haunches after the unluckiest dismissal of all time. But when Siraj defended the final ball which undone him, he joined an elite list as a batter at number 11. The emotional pacer had played 30 balls in his innings - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test. He's only behind Ashish Nehra who had played 54 balls during the 2002 Lord's Test - also in a loss.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-liam-dawson-england-recall-forgotten-spinner-to-replace-lords-hero-shoaib-bashir-1752583610976">England recall FORGOTTEN spinner to replace Lord's hero Shoaib Bashir</a></p><p>Along with Siraj, BS Chandrasekhar and SLV Raju had also played 30 balls in fourth innings of a Test for India vs England and West &nbsp;Indies in Birmingham (1967) and Mohali (1994), respectively. Siraj is also only the eighth number 11 batter and first since Pakistan's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in fourth innings of a Test in England. The record lies with Australia's James Pattinson who had played 57 balls at number 11 in Nottingham Test back in 2013.</p><p>Despite his resistance and 23-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, India still lost the Test by 22 runs and now find themselves 1-2 behind in the five-match series. Before Siraj came on to bat in the last moments of second session, Jadeja and Bumrah had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket - biggest fourth innings ninth wicket partnership against in England in a Test. The partnership was broken when Bumrah tried one too many pull shots and was finally caught by Chris Woakes off Ben Stokes - leaving India 46 runs short of the target and only wicket in hand.</p><p>The fourth Test starts after a 10-day gap on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester while the final Test will played from July 31 at The Oval.</p>

Siraj had played 30 balls in his innings at Lord's - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test and only behind Ashish Nehra's 54 balls. Siraj is also the first number 11 batter since Pak's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in 4th innings of a Test in England.

India vs England Lord's Test 2025 will always be remembered for Ravindra Jadeja's defiant 61 not out, Jasprit Bumrah's heartbreaking pull shot and Mohammed Siraj down his haunches after the unluckiest dismissal of all time. But when Siraj defended the final ball which undone him, he joined an elite list as a batter at number 11. The emotional pacer had played 30 balls in his innings - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test. He's only behind Ashish Nehra who had played 54 balls during the 2002 Lord's Test - also in a loss. Also Read - England recall FORGOTTEN spinner to replace Lord's hero Shoaib Bashir Along with Siraj, BS Chandrasekhar and SLV Raju had also played 30 balls in fourth innings of a Test for India vs England and West Indies in Birmingham (1967) and Mohali (1994), respectively. Siraj is also only the eighth number 11 batter and first since Pakistan's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in fourth innings of a Test in England. The record lies with Australia's James Pattinson who had played 57 balls at number 11 in Nottingham Test back in 2013. Despite his resistance and 23-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, India still lost the Test by 22 runs and now find themselves 1-2 behind in the five-match series. Before Siraj came on to bat in the last moments of second session, Jadeja and Bumrah had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket - biggest fourth innings ninth wicket partnership against in England in a Test. The partnership was broken when Bumrah tried one too many pull shots and was finally caught by Chris Woakes off Ben Stokes - leaving India 46 runs short of the target and only wicket in hand. The fourth Test starts after a 10-day gap on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester while the final Test will played from July 31 at The Oval.

<p>Siraj had played 30 balls in his innings at Lord's - joint-second most for India in fourth innings of a Test and only behind Ashish Nehra's 54 balls. Siraj is also the first number 11 batter since Pak's Rahat Ali (35 balls) in 2016 to play 30 or more balls in 4th innings of a Test in England.</p>

Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test

<p>It was all about Jasprit Bumrah and the impact he were to have along with Edgbaston heroes Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj in Lord's Test vs England but all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy who stunned England. The all-rounder, who has had lackluster second Test, took two wickets in his first over, sending back both England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley after a good first hour of the hosts. The pitch didn't have any demons and with the sun shining bright, Indian pace trio could not make an early breakthrough. Reddy, who bowled only six overs at Edgbaston for 0/29, brought India back in the game after they were asked to bowl first by Ben Stokes.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-pant-says-balls-going-soft-irritating-players-and-stokes-agrees-1752084380702">IND vs ENG: Pant says balls going soft 'irritating players' and Stokes agrees</a></p><h2>Nitish Reddy Double-Wicket Over at Lord's - WATCH</h2>

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<p>The first one to go was Duckett (23 off40) who fiddled with a ball going down leg and Rishabh Pant doing well to hold onto a catch. Reddy would have had two wickets on the trot had Subhman Gill held onto a tough catch in slips edged by Ollie Pope on the first ball. Nonetheless, Reddy bowled a peach last delivery of the over which Zak Crawley (18) got all squared on and edged it to Pant again. Suddenly England became from 43/0 to 44/2 in space of six balls.</p><p>Earlier, England skipper Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first unlike the first two Tests in Headingley &amp; Edgbaston. Both, England and India made one change each to the playing XI from the last Test, brining in express pacers Jofra Archer and Bumrah, respectively. For England, Josh Tounge made way for Archer while it was Prasidh Krishna for India who was left out to include Bumrah in the side.</p>

The pitch didn't have any demons and with the sun shining bright, Indian pace trio could not make an early breakthrough. Reddy, who bowled only six overs at Edgbaston for 0/29, brought India back in the game after they were asked to bowl first by Ben Stokes.

It was all about Jasprit Bumrah and the impact he were to have along with Edgbaston heroes Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj in Lord's Test vs England but all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy who stunned England. The all-rounder, who has had lackluster second Test, took two wickets in his first over, sending back both England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley after a good first hour of the hosts. The pitch didn't have any demons and with the sun shining bright, Indian pace trio could not make an early breakthrough. Reddy, who bowled only six overs at Edgbaston for 0/29, brought India back in the game after they were asked to bowl first by Ben Stokes. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Pant says balls going soft 'irritating players' and Stokes agrees Nitish Reddy Double-Wicket Over at Lord's - WATCH

<p>The all-rounder, who has had lackluster second Test, took two wickets in his first over, sending back both England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley after a good first hour of the hosts.</p>

IND vs ENG: In Bumrah's comeback, Nitish Reddy stuns England with double-wicket over - WATCH

India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.

<p>India scored an aggregate 1,014 runs in Edgbaston Test against England - 587 in 1st innings and 427 in 2nd innings - the highest for them in a Test.</p>

India's 1,014 runs at Edgbaston highest aggregate total by them in a Test? Check full list

<p>India coach Gautam Gambhir says that they want to be a team which can adapt to any situation - be it scoring fast or bat long to save a Test. The comments come ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. The first of the three Tests starts Wednesday (Oct 16).</p>

<p>"We want to be that team which can score 400 in a day and bat for two days to salvage a draw," Gambhir said at the pre-match press conference in Bengaluru - the venue of the first Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/dressing-room-is-enjoying-india-all-rounder-hardik-pandya-on-suryakumar-yadavs-captaincy-767346">'Dressing room is enjoying...,' India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy</a></p>

<p>"And you call that growth, you call that adaptability, you call that Test cricket. If you play only one way, then there is no growth," he added.</p>

<p>India have shown great mindset in Test and T20Is alike during the recent home series against Bangladesh. The Rohit Sharma-led team won the second Test against Bangladesh on back of their belligerent batting despite two days of rain in the Test. Come T20Is, India went on to score 297/6 in the third match - the highest score by a Test playing nation in T20Is.</p>

<p>Gambhir also emphasized that India has players for both situations - whether to bat for two days to save or score freely.</p>

<p>"I can't talk about world cricket. Every team has their ideologies, their methods to play Test cricket. I can only talk about my team. If we are ever in such a situation where we have to bat for two days to draw a Test, we have players in the dressing room who can bat for two days. Ultimately, our first motive is to win a match and then if there is a situation where the team has to play for a draw, we have to keep those options open as well. That is the kind of Test cricket that we want to play," he said.</p>

<p>After the three Tests against New Zealand, India travel to Australia for much-anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar series in November next month.</p>


India coach Gautam Gambhir says that they want to be a team which can adapt to any situation - be it scoring fast or bat long to save a Test. The comments come ahead of the first Test against New Zealand.

India coach Gautam Gambhir says that they want to be a team which can adapt to any situation - be it scoring fast or bat long to save a Test. The comments come ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. The first of the three Tests starts Wednesday (Oct 16). "We want to be that team which can score 400 in a day and bat for two days to salvage a draw," Gambhir said at the pre-match press conference in Bengaluru - the venue of the first Test. Also Read: 'Dressing room is enjoying...,' India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy "And you call that growth, you call that adaptability, you call that Test cricket. If you play only one way, then there is no growth," he added. India have shown great mindset in Test and T20Is alike during the recent home series against Bangladesh. The Rohit Sharma-led team won the second Test against Bangladesh on back of their belligerent batting despite two days of rain in the Test. Come T20Is, India went on to score 297/6 in the third match - the highest score by a Test playing nation in T20Is. Gambhir also emphasized that India has players for both situations - whether to bat for two days to save or score freely. "I can't talk about world cricket. Every team has their ideologies, their methods to play Test cricket. I can only talk about my team. If we are ever in such a situation where we have to bat for two days to draw a Test, we have players in the dressing room who can bat for two days. Ultimately, our first motive is to win a match and then if there is a situation where the team has to play for a draw, we have to keep those options open as well. That is the kind of Test cricket that we want to play," he said. After the three Tests against New Zealand, India travel to Australia for much-anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar series in November next month.

India coach Gautam Gambhir puts focus on 'adaptability' to be successful in Tests

<p>Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.</p>

<p>"We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added.</p>

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<p>The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket</p>

<p>"It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge."</p>

<p>As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added.</p>

<p>India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.</p>


Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.

Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19. "We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added. Also Read: 'I need to beat him...,' Aussie Steve Smith on India's Virat Kohli ahead of upcoming Border-Gavaskar series The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket "It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge." As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries). "The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added. India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.

'Don't talk about the Pakistan series,' says Bangladesh batter Litton Das ahead of India Tests

<p>India's squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies has created a lot of stir. While the fans and experts aren't happy with the snubbing of youngster Sarfaraz Khan, dropping Cheteshwar Pujara also hasn't gone down well with them.</p>

<p>Ajinkya Rahane, meanwhile, has been made the vice-captain of the Test team again, at least for the upcoming tour. Notably, Rahane wasn't in the scheme of things for about a year and a half but made a comeback for the WTC Final 2023.</p>

<p>Speaking on the issue of dropping Pujara, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, however, has said that the senior batter can still make a comeback.</p>

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<p>"If Ajinkya Rahane can be made vice-captain of the Test team after being out for 15 months before the WTC final, anyone can make a comeback. The doors aren't closed on any senior player. It's just that you need to start transitioning somewhere. The selectors don't want a situation where all seniors quit the scene in one go and we don't have anyone experienced left in the dressing room," a BCCI source said while speaking to media outlet Times of India.</p>

<p>Pujara has played 103 matches for India in whites and has scored 7,195 runs. He has scored those runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 hundreds and 35 fifties. Sunil Gavaskar, one of the former cricketers with whom the decision to drop Pujara didn't go well, said that Pujara has been the victim of other batters’ failures.</p>

<p>"Why has he been dropped? Why has he been made the scapegoat for our batting failures? He has been a loyal servant of Indian cricket. A loyal and quiet servant. A loyal and quiet achiever. But because he does not have millions of followers on platforms who will make a noise in case he gets dropped, you drop him. That is something beyond understanding. What is the criteria of dropping him and keeping the others who failed? I do not know because nowadays, there is no media interaction with the selection committee chairman," Gavaskar said.</p>

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India's squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies has created a lot of stir. While the fans and experts aren't happy with the snubbing of youngster Sarfaraz Khan, dropping Cheteshwar Pujara also hasn't gone down well with them.

India's squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies has created a lot of stir. While the fans and experts aren't happy with the snubbing of youngster Sarfaraz Khan, dropping Cheteshwar Pujara also hasn't gone down well with them. Ajinkya Rahane, meanwhile, has been made the vice-captain of the Test team again, at least for the upcoming tour. Notably, Rahane wasn't in the scheme of things for about a year and a half but made a comeback for the WTC Final 2023. Speaking on the issue of dropping Pujara, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, however, has said that the senior batter can still make a comeback. Also Read: 'Twin failures at Oval sealed his fate' - BCCI official's shocking claim on Pujara "If Ajinkya Rahane can be made vice-captain of the Test team after being out for 15 months before the WTC final, anyone can make a comeback. The doors aren't closed on any senior player. It's just that you need to start transitioning somewhere. The selectors don't want a situation where all seniors quit the scene in one go and we don't have anyone experienced left in the dressing room," a BCCI source said while speaking to media outlet Times of India. Pujara has played 103 matches for India in whites and has scored 7,195 runs. He has scored those runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 hundreds and 35 fifties. Sunil Gavaskar, one of the former cricketers with whom the decision to drop Pujara didn't go well, said that Pujara has been the victim of other batters’ failures. "Why has he been dropped? Why has he been made the scapegoat for our batting failures? He has been a loyal servant of Indian cricket. A loyal and quiet servant. A loyal and quiet achiever. But because he does not have millions of followers on platforms who will make a noise in case he gets dropped, you drop him. That is something beyond understanding. What is the criteria of dropping him and keeping the others who failed? I do not know because nowadays, there is no media interaction with the selection committee chairman," Gavaskar said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has come down hard on the Indian cricket team following its 209-run loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. Gavaskar, after the match, criticised senior players like Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara for getting out on cheap shots.</p>

<p>"I have been in the teams where we have been knocked out at 42 and we had been miserable in the change rooms. We were also criticized heavily. So, I think you cannot say that the current lot is not beyond criticism. They have to be very analytical about what happened, how they get out, why didn't they bowl well, why didn't they catch, was the selection of the Playing XI was the right thing, so all these factors have to come in," said Gavaskar in a chat on Star Sports.</p>

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<p>India's next assignment is against West Indies where they are slated to play two Test, three ODIs and five T20Is. Gavaskar, however, isn't bothered about that much and said that the upcoming tour can't be the excuse to brush WTC Final loss under the carpet.</p>

<p>"You cannot brush this under the carpet like 'yeah we have got two matches against West Indies'. West Indies are not the best team in the world. You just go and hammer them 2-0, 3-0, whatever the matches are. This doesn't mean anything because when you come across and if you go to the finals and if you are playing Australia again, making the same mistakes, then how would you win the trophy?" he added.</p>

<p>Notably, Rohit's decision to drop number one Test-ranked bowler Ravi Ashwin also met with a lot of criticism by fans and cricket experts alike, including from Sachin Tendulkar. The skipper, however, had said at the toss on day 1 of the final that it was hard to drop the ace spinner but the decision was needed for the team.</p>

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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has come down hard on the Indian cricket team following its 209-run loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has come down hard on the Indian cricket team following its 209-run loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. Gavaskar, after the match, criticised senior players like Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara for getting out on cheap shots. "I have been in the teams where we have been knocked out at 42 and we had been miserable in the change rooms. We were also criticized heavily. So, I think you cannot say that the current lot is not beyond criticism. They have to be very analytical about what happened, how they get out, why didn't they bowl well, why didn't they catch, was the selection of the Playing XI was the right thing, so all these factors have to come in," said Gavaskar in a chat on Star Sports. Also Read: Selectors may take decision on Rohit's captaincy later this year - Report India's next assignment is against West Indies where they are slated to play two Test, three ODIs and five T20Is. Gavaskar, however, isn't bothered about that much and said that the upcoming tour can't be the excuse to brush WTC Final loss under the carpet. "You cannot brush this under the carpet like 'yeah we have got two matches against West Indies'. West Indies are not the best team in the world. You just go and hammer them 2-0, 3-0, whatever the matches are. This doesn't mean anything because when you come across and if you go to the finals and if you are playing Australia again, making the same mistakes, then how would you win the trophy?" he added. Notably, Rohit's decision to drop number one Test-ranked bowler Ravi Ashwin also met with a lot of criticism by fans and cricket experts alike, including from Sachin Tendulkar. The skipper, however, had said at the toss on day 1 of the final that it was hard to drop the ace spinner but the decision was needed for the team. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sunil Gavaskar says India beating West Indies 2-0 on upcoming tour won't 'mean anything' after WTC Final loss

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>He was supposed to come back purely as a batter in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but it is learnt that he has not got the requisite clearance to start playing and as the per BCCI policy, might not be selected for the New Zealand series without any domestic games under his belt.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>For now, he is looking forward to the T20 World Cup where India will open against Pakistan on Sunday.</p>

<p>"I am eagerly looking forward to watching Virat Bhai, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja," he said.</p>

<p>Asked about his choice of four semi-finalists, Washington said: "Obviously India along with West Indies, England and Australia mostly."</p>

<p>Washington spoke on the sidelines of the inauguration of PUMA's largest store in North India at CyberHub.</p>

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<p>The store was inaugurated in the presence of six-time boxing world champion boxer MC Mary Kom, Tokyo bronze-medallist hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh, Washington and singer Harrdy Sandhu. Also present was the company's India and South-east Asia MD Abhishek Ganguly,</p>

<p>Harrdy Sandhu incidentally is a former India U-19 pace bowler, who was back in the day, known as Hardavinder Singh Sandhu.&nbsp;</p>


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.

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. He was supposed to come back purely as a batter in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but it is learnt that he has not got the requisite clearance to start playing and as the per BCCI policy, might not be selected for the New Zealand series without any domestic games under his belt. "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. ALSO READ | People call him India's Inzamam: Shoaib Akhtar names India star who is liked more than Virat Kohli in Pakistan 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 is looking forward to the T20 World Cup where India will open against Pakistan on Sunday. "I am eagerly looking forward to watching Virat Bhai, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja," he said. Asked about his choice of four semi-finalists, Washington said: "Obviously India along with West Indies, England and Australia mostly." Washington spoke on the sidelines of the inauguration of PUMA's largest store in North India at CyberHub. ALSO READ | From Javed Miandad's mimicry to Gautam Gambhir-Shahid Afridi spat: 5 epic moments from Indo-Pak ties The store was inaugurated in the presence of six-time boxing world champion boxer MC Mary Kom, Tokyo bronze-medallist hockey star Rupinder Pal Singh, Washington and singer Harrdy Sandhu. Also present was the company's India and South-east Asia MD Abhishek Ganguly, Harrdy Sandhu incidentally is a former India U-19 pace bowler, who was back in the day, known as Hardavinder Singh Sandhu.

Will be great if I can open in Test matches for Team India, says Washington Sundar