Different batting roles excite me: Washington Sundar
Indian cricketer Washington Sundar expressed excitement about his versatile batting role in the national team. He credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra for helping him understand his game and improve his confidence.
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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.
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