Different batting roles excite me: Washington Sundar
I get to play those different roles and be in those different situations," Washington said in the post-match press conference."Obviously, I try my best to help the team win. We play a lot of cricket around the world, the conditions are quite different and yes, it was a good day today for all of us," he said.The spin all-rounder praised skipper Gill for anchoring the chase and Axar for finishing the job.“There was definitely a little bit in the wicket. Shubman batted really well, and that partnership with Shreyas Iyer was very important.
- ▪I get to play those different roles and be in those different situations," Washington said in the post-match press conference."Obviously, I try my best to help the team win.
- ▪We play a lot of cricket around the world, the conditions are quite different and yes, it was a good day today for all of us," he said.The spin all-rounder praised skipper Gill for anchoring the chase and Axar for finishing the job.“There w
- ▪Shubman batted really well, and that partnership with Shreyas Iyer was very important.
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India all-rounder Washington Sundar said he is happy to bat anywhere in the order, calling the opportunity to perform different roles "exciting".Washington, whose role has frequently changed across formats, walked in at number five and struck an unbeaten 52 as India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).The 26-year-old shared an unbroken 102-run stand with Axar Patel (57 not out) to guide India home after captain Shubman Gill's fluent 80 had laid the foundation for the chase."The fact that I play different roles is exciting. Not many people get to play different roles. I get to play those different roles and be in those different situations," Washington said in the post-match press conference."Obviously, I try my best to help the team win.
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