The Indian all-rounder, Washington Sundar made his debut in the historic Gabba Test that India won by 3 wickets to seal a 2-1 series win in Australia. After getting to make his debut after injuries ravaged Team India’s playing XI, Washington Sundar became the topic of discussion, first taking three wickets in Australia’s innings, and following it up with a crucial knock of 62 that kept India in the contest.

In India’s second innings as well, the young southpaw played a quickfire knock of 22 runs in 29 balls, as he built a crucial partnership with Rishabh Pant to put India within touching distance of a win. Washington Sundar’s father, M Sundar, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, said his performance Down Under was “special” and backed him to “become a legend”.

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M Sundar said, “So proud of Washington, (Ravichandran) Ashwin, T Natarajan, and Team India. Washington is a natural opening batsman, and he made use of the opportunity that he got. This performance is special. Washington will become a legend. He has the skill, dedication, hard work, and discipline. I hope God will give him a long inning in the Indian team.”

Sundar was included in India playing XI for the fourth and final Test after both Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja missed the game due to injuries. He was the only spinner in the team at the Gabba but his biggest contribution came with the bat in hand.

India was in a spot of bother after the dismissal of Rishabh Pant, as they were reeling at 186 for six. Sundar and Shardul Thakur showed great grit and determination to keep the Australian bowlers at bay and forge a 123-run stand for the seventh wicket that bailed India out from a precarious situation.

Washington Sundar’s sister, Shylaja Sundar said that she has always been a bigger fan of her brother’s batting than his bowling. However, his mother said that her son would create ruckus at home if he was not allowed to go practice.

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Talking about Washington Sundar, his mother said, “He would wake up at 5 am and be early at the ground and leave for school. In the evenings after heavy practice, he would quickly finish his homework. He would want to play cricket even if it rains. He would take his friends and dad. If that was not allowed, he would create a ruckus at home.”