Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Washington Sundar might not be persisted with in the Indian ODI setup if his bowling doesn’t improve. He added that Tilak Varma could be added instead if he is not expected to bowl.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “If Washi’s bowling numbers don’t improve, why would you carry him? If he is not bowling, he is not an all-rounder. If he has to only bat, Tilak Varma can also do that, or someone else can do that. Plenty of things might actually happen, but it’s not a bad suggestion.”

“I am very curious because when Tilak is playing, it’s asked why he is being played and why he has been made the vice-captain, as his numbers against spin have become bad, and that he should be dropped and Rajat Patidar should be brought in his place,” he added again.

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However, Aakash Chopra stated that Washington Sundar is only used as a bowler in ODIs and that Tilak Varma, who is a better batter, can bowl as many overs as well.

“Tilak’s name isn’t there in ODI cricket. Washi’s name is there, and he gets a lot of chances to play. He is mostly expected to bat, or else he delivers as a batter, not as much as a bowler. It’s a valid question because if you are searching for a batter who can bowl a few overs, Tilak will also bowl as many overs, and Tilak will bat better than Washi,” he said.

“So, if he is your T20I vice-captain, why not invest a little more faith in Tilak’s abilities, that you make him a part of ODIs as well? I think that can also happen. I feel we will see a lot of changes until 2027, and players coming and going,” Chopra concluded.