Before the first Test against England at Leeds, India’s promising batsman Sai Sudharsan spoke about how Washington Sundar, his fellow Tamil Nadu player, has been his inspiration. Sundar has been a big motivation for Sudharsan as he looks to make his mark in international cricket. The Test match starting June 20 could be a big moment for the 23-year-old who has already played three ODIs and a T20I for India, scored two half-centuries in South Africa.
Recently Sudharsan won the Orange Cap for most runs and also the ‘Emerging Player’ award in the IPL while playing for the Gujarat Titans, scoring 759 runs in 16 innings, including a century and six half-centuries. While Sundar made his first-class debut at 17 in 2016, Sudharsan debuted at 21. Before his IPL success, Sudharsan played in the Tamil Nadu Premier League where he is one of the top run-scorers with 1,303 runs in 30 innings at an average of 43.43.
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Talking about Washington Sundar who made his international debut as a teenager in 2017 and played his first Test in 2021 in the famous Brisbane Test, Sudharsan said Sundar’s quick rise has really motivated him. “He has been my inspiration since I was young. I have played a few games against him which is always special. Seeing his journey and how he performed in the IPL and for the country pushed me to follow the same path,” Sudharsan said in a BCCI video.
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Sundar is proud to see Sudharsan succeed, “I have seen him on TV and there’s a lot to learn from him. His growth over the last few years has been amazing and I hope he continues to inspire kids everywhere,” Sundar added.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 16, 2025
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India’s tour of England will be from June to August 2025 with matches in Leeds, Birmingham, London and Manchester. As India starts this new chapter in Test cricket without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill is all set to lead the team and look to win.
