Washington Sundar Named as Replacement for Injured Axar Patel in IND vs SL Match
India suffered a major blow ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, as all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the match due to an injury. Patel sustained the injury during India’s Super Four match against Bangladesh, and has not been able to recover in time for the final.
In Patel’s absence, India have called up Washington Sundar to the squad. Sundar is a versatile all-rounder who can bat, bowl, and field effectively. He has been in good form lately, and will be hoping to make a significant impact in the final.
Sundar’s strengths and weaknesses
Sundar is a left-arm spinner who bowls with good accuracy and control. He is also a good fielder, and can be very effective in the middle overs. With the bat, Sundar is a solid lower-order batsman who can chip in with valuable runs.
However, Sundar does have some weaknesses. He is not a very big hitter of the ball, and he can be susceptible to leg-spin bowling. He also needs to work on his consistency with the bat.
What Sundar can bring to the India side
Despite his weaknesses, Sundar is a valuable asset to any team. He is a versatile all-rounder who can contribute in all three departments of the game. He is also a very intelligent cricketer, and he can be a very useful asset to the captain.
In the Asia Cup final, Sundar will be expected to play a key role in the Indian team. He will be tasked with bowling tight overs in the middle overs, and he will also be expected to contribute with the bat.
Conclusion
It is unfortunate that Axar Patel has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final due to an injury. However, India have a capable replacement in Washington Sundar. Sundar is a versatile all-rounder who can contribute in all three departments of the game. He will be hoping to make a significant impact in the final, and help India win the Asia Cup.