Shikhar Dhawan commented on the absence of Washington Sundar from the squad for the collection towards Zimbabwe and hailed him as an essential participant for the workforce.
Dhawan feels that India does have sufficient backup within the spin division for the Zimbabwe collection (Courtesy: PTI)
HIGHLIGHTSSundar was dominated out after sustaining an harm throughout his county stintShahbaz Ahmed was named as Sundar’s substitute for the Zimbabwe collectionDhawan admitted that India will miss the providers of the 22-year-old
Shikhar Dhawan has commented on Washington Sundar lacking out on the Zimbabwe ODI collection attributable to an harm, saying that he’s fairly an essential participant for the workforce.
India suffered a giant blow when Sundar was dominated out from the three-match collection after sustaining an harm throughout his County stint with Lancashire. The 22-year-old will now bear rehabilitation on the NCA and was changed within the squad by Shahbaz Ahmed.
Speaking on the press convention, as quoted by News 18, Dhawan admitted that the workforce would miss the providers of Sundar and hailed him as an essential participant for the workforce. The southpaw additionally went on to say that there are sufficient spinners within the squad who would supply stable backup all through the three-match collection.
“He is quite an important player. We have got a replacement now. Shahbaz (Ahmed) is coming in. But we have got other spinners as well in the side. We have got quite a balanced side. Kuldeep Yadav is there, Deepak Hooda bowls off-spin. We are going to miss him (Sundar). At the same time, we’ve got good backup as well.”
“Very sad that Washington is out. It is part and parcel of our field, these things happen. Hope that he recovers soon,” stated Dhawan.
Dhawan, who is among the senior members of the squad, additionally believes that the kids will get a great alternative to shine towards Zimbabwe.
“We guys are happy to be here. It’s a good feeling to be back here. I remember when I came in 2014 or something (2013), It was good. The wickets are quite good over here and I am sure that youngsters over here are looking forward to playing the matches. Few of the boys have been touring a lot. I am sure they are going to get chances over here,” stated Dhawan.
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