Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar displayed his brilliance with both bat and ball in the 2nd Test against New Zealand as he took his first Test wicket in more than three and a half years. His magic delivery to breach Rachin Ravindra's defence and end his comfortable 65-run knock has been making rounds on the internet. Sundar also impressed with his bowling in the third session, getting rid of Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell, helping India dominate the Kiwis on Day 1.
After a steady start by New Zealand's batters, Washington Sundar's timely wickets in the second session, along with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's spin attack, helped India keep the visitors in check on Day 1 of the 3rd Test match. Despite half-centuries by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, the Indian bowlers were able to restrict New Zealand to 201 for 5 by the end of the session on a slow pitch that offered little support.
Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar defended Rohit Sharma's decision to leave out spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against New Zealand. He supported the inclusion of in-form seamer Akash Deep and spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar in the playing eleven for the crucial match, stating that Kuldeep's artistry would not be needed on a pitch offering a lot of assistance to the bowlers. However, former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment with Kuldeep's exclusion and viewed the addition of Washington as a panicked move. The Indian team, led by Sharma, will have to win this Test to maintain their unbeaten home record in the last 12 years and stay in the race for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals.
India's second test against New Zealand has already seen its fair share of drama, with the Kiwis taking an early lead in the three-match series. Ahead of the crucial match, India's team changes have come under scrutiny, particularly the omission of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and the inclusion of Washington Sundar. While India's legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the decision, the hosts will look to prove their critics wrong and even the series.
Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has struggled to secure a permanent spot in the playing XI, has been dropped from the Indian team for the second Test against New Zealand. Despite consistently outshining his spin bowling counterparts in the limited opportunities he gets, Yadav has been left out in favor of spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who excelled in the recent Ranji Trophy match against Delhi. Many former players, including Sunil Gavaskar and Murali Kartik, have expressed surprise and disappointment at the decision to drop Yadav.
All-rounder Washington Sundar joins India's squad for upcoming Tests against New Zealand after his impressive performance in Ranji Trophy. The squad also sees the return of Rohit Sharma as Captain and Jasprit Bumrah as Vice-Captain. Other notable players include Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Rising Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been awarded the India cricket team's 'Impact Fielder' Award for his outstanding fielding performance in the T20I series against Bangladesh. Fielding coach T Dilip praised Washington's improvement and noted that he appeared as a "different" player in terms of his fielding skills. With a record-breaking total of 297 and a dominant 133-run victory, India completed a 3-0 sweep of the T20I series and a 5-0 sweep overall, with a stunning century from Sanju Samson.
Reflecting on his last interaction with Ratan Tata, CEO Sundar Pichai of Google praised the visionary leader's contributions to both the business world and Indian society. Tata's legacy extends beyond his leadership of the Tata Group, and his vision for the future of mobility, including autonomous vehicles like Waymo, continues to inspire. With his passing, Tata leaves behind a powerful legacy of humility, generosity, and purpose, which will continue to shape India's business landscape for generations to come.
In a much-awaited match between two Indian domestic teams, India A and India B, Washington Sundar took a crucial wicket by getting KL Rahul out on the first ball. KL Rahul, who is currently not part of the T20 World Cup squad, played for India B and was dismissed for just 37 runs in their Duleep Trophy match on Saturday. India A struggled, losing five wickets in the morning session, but India B's Musheer Khan scored an impressive century, leading them to a total of 321 runs. This match could have a major impact on the upcoming T20 World Cup squad selection as players look to prove themselves in domestic cricket.
TIME magazine released the second edition of its 'TIME100 AI' list, featuring 15 Indians and people of Indian descent, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The list recognizes leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Pichai discusses Google's success in AI, while Nadella is focused on achieving artificial general intelligence. Amazon's Rohit Prasad is also featured on the list, as his company works towards integrating AI into their products.