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Happy Birthday Washington Sundar: 5 unknown facts about him

Washington Sundar is one of the promising all-rounders for Team India, having represented the side across formats, mainly in Test cricket. As he turns 22 on Tuesday, we take a look at his five unknown facts.

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been upward in his career, especially in the longest format. Having made his debut in 2017 in the limited-overs department, he has struggled to make an impact but has made a name in Test cricket.

As for his international figures, he has played just a One-Day International (ODI), where he did not bat but claimed a wicket at an economy of 6.50. In contrast, in 31 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), scoring 47 runs in 11 innings, besides bagging 25 wickets at 7.24.

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He has 265 runs from four Tests at an average of 66.25, besides claiming six wickets at 49.83. Considering his figures in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has scored 217 in 26 innings at 14.47, besides scalping 27 in 41 at an economy of 6.94. In contrast, he has played for a couple of franchises: Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

On Tuesday, he is celebrating his 22nd birthday. On this particular day, we present five of his facts you might not be aware of.