Washington Sundar

Cricketer

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/10/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Bio/Wiki

SchoolSt Bede's school, Chennai
Educational Qualification(s)Graduated

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HobbiesListening to music

Family

FatherM. Sundar
MotherPrema Sundar
SiblingsShailaja Sundar

Career

International Debut
Test15 January 2021 against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane
ODI13 December 2017 against Sri Lanka at Mohali
T2024 December 2017 against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium
Coach/MentorM. Senthilnathan
Jersey Number#55 (India), #5 (India U-19), #555 (Rising Pune Supergiant)
Domestic/State TeamsTamil Nadu, Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Abahani Limited, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hampshire, Lancashire
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Records/Achievements
  • In Tamil Nadu Primer League 2016, Washington took 11 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 12 and an economy rate of 5.54.
  • Debut match in 2016, scored a quick 40 as an opener in the second innings.
  • Best bowling figure in one of his first-class matches is, '3 wickets off just 23 runs.'
  • Claimed 3 wickets against Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier match of IPL 2017.
  • Named Man of the Series in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, taking 8 wickets.
  • In the 2021 Gabba Test, he scored 62 in the first innings and played a crucial knock in the second innings, helping India secure a historic series win.
  • In 2024, took 7 for 59 against New Zealand in Pune.
  • Proved his worth as India's highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets in the 2024 home series against New Zealand.
  • Scored his maiden Test century with a gritty knock in Manchester to help India draw the Test.
  • Part of the Indian squad that won the 2023 Asia Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy, and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Career Turning PointFurious bowling performance at the RPS trials 2017

Favourites

CricketerSunil Gavaskar

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Washington's father aspired for his son to excel in cricket and named him after a godfather in honor.
2. He started as a batsman before transitioning to an off-spinner.
3. He took the place of R. Ashwin in the 10th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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