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Washington Sundar's maiden international century, along with Ravindra Jadeja's ton, helped India draw the fourth Test against England, keeping the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy alive. After India was reduced to 0/2,
Coming in at No 5 for the first time in his Test career, all-rounder's maiden Test century gives India a hard-fought draw as he underlines his emergence as a MVP
After missing out on centuries against England twice in the past, most recently in 2021, when he was left stranded at scores of 85* and 96*, Washington Sundar got his moment when it mattered the most.
CHENNAI: India allrounder Washington Sundar had to wait nearly four-and-a-half years to notch up his maiden Test century.It could not have come at a better time for the 25-year-old, who made a terrific Test debut in India’s famous Brisbane win in 2021 but did not follow it up with the bat.
Dale Steyn said that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't playing for hundreds but to get a draw in Manchester. Once that was accomplished, the 'gentlemanly' thing to do was accept Ben Stokes' handshake.
Washington Sundar was asked whether his captain, Shubman Gill forgot that the India all-rounder is a capable off-spinner.
After small but crucial contributions at Edgbaston and a four-fer at Lord’s, Washington Sundar brought up his maiden international century in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, where he was part of a dramatic rescue act for the visitors.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected England captain Ben Stokes' proposal to end the fourth Test in a draw, despite being close to personal milestones. This decision stirred controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Australian media.