Washington Sundar is part of India’s Champions Trophy squad. However, he has not played in the first two group-stage matches. The team management opted for Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. Varun Chakravarthy has also remained on the bench for both games.
India will lock horns with the Mitchell Santner-led team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, March 2. The India cricket team will play their semi-final match on March 4. With just a one-day gap between the two matches, India might rest a few players for the group-stage match.
It's Not a Bad Idea to Play Washington Sundar - Mohammad Kaif
"It's not a bad idea to play Washington Sundar against a NZ side full of lefties - Conway, Rachin, Latham, Bracewell, Santner. They could well be our final opponent. So worth testing them against Washington," Kaif wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 27, 2025
The veteran spinner picked up one wicket for 40 runs in seven overs against Pakistan. It is worth mentioning that Jadeja didn't get a chance to bat in the first two matches.
Concerns Over Mohammed Shami's Fitness Ahead of Knockout Stage
In the 2025 Champions Trophy, Shami recorded figures of 5/53 in 10 overs against Bangladesh but went wicketless against Pakistan, conceding 43 runs in eight overs. He also left the field briefly due to a calf issue after his initial spell. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is a strong candidate to replace Shami.
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