DTVHINDI‘Interesting and very exciting’ Aakash Chopra on Washington Sundar’s spell in IND vs NZ second test
Sundar has taken 7 wickets in the first innings against New Zealand. India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test (Image Credit- Twitter X) The second match of the ongoing Test series between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) is being played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The first day of the game ended today, Thursday, October 24. So on the first day, an amazing bowling performance was seen from Team India. Due to the amazing performance of the bowlers, New Zealand’s first innings was reduced to just 259 runs. All-rounder Washington Sundar, who is playing a Test match for Team India after a long time, gave his career best performance and took 7 wickets for 59 runs. Also, experienced bowler R Ashwin took 3 wickets. Now former Indian player and well-known cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has been seen praising Sundar’s brilliant performance. Aakash Chopra praised Washington Sundar Let us tell you that after the end of the first day’s play of the second Test between India vs New Zealand, Aakash Chopra said on Color Cineplex – It was very impressive, very interesting and also very exciting, because you suddenly got para-dropped. You were not a part of this series and there must have been some reason why you were not there. Akash further said- Four other spinners were already present, but you were brought inside and fed. The start was not good and some more questions started being raised on your selection. However, then you changed your ending. The story changed completely as soon as the end was changed, as they took 7 wickets from that end. India vs New Zealand first test, condition of first day’s play On the other hand, if we tell you the situation of this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. New Zealand’s first innings was reduced to just 259 runs in front of India’s excellent bowling. In bowling for Team India, all-rounder Washington Sundar gave his career best performance and took 7 wickets, while R Ashwin took 3 wickets. After this, at the end of the day, India has scored 16 runs at the loss of 1 wicket after 11 overs in the first innings. At present, Shubman Gill is present at the crease with 10* and Yashasvi Jaiswal with 6* runs, while Rohit Sharma was bowled out against Tim Southee without opening the account.
IND vs NZ: Kiwi batsman trapped in Washington Sundar’s spin, first day of the game went to the host
By the end of the first day’s play, Team India had scored 16 runs after losing one wicket in its first innings. Team India (PIC SOURCE-X) The second test match between Team India and New Zealand has started from today i.e. 24th October at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. On the first day of the game, Washington Sundar won the hearts of all the fans by bowling brilliantly for Team India. Let us tell you that in this match, New Zealand, batting first, scored 259 runs after losing all the wickets in its first innings. Devon Conway batted brilliantly for New Zealand and scored 76 runs with the help of 11 fours. Not only this, Rachin Ravindra played a valuable inning of 65 runs with the help of five fours and one six. However, apart from these two players, no other player from the Kiwi team could score big. Mitchell Santner contributed 33 runs while Daryl Mitchell scored 18 runs. On behalf of the host, Washington Sundar bowled lethally and took 7 wickets. Washington Sundar did not let any New Zealand batsman dominate him and took wickets for his team at regular intervals. Apart from Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets. By the end of the first day’s play, Team India had scored 16 runs after losing one wicket. Let us tell you that by the end of the first day’s play, Team India had scored 16 runs after losing one wicket in its first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal is batting on 6* runs while brilliant batsman Shubman Gill has scored 10* runs. Captain Rohit Sharma once again failed to score big and returned to the pavilion without opening the account. Rohit Sharma’s wicket was taken by New Zealand captain Tim Southee. If Team India wants to remain in this series then it will be very important for them to win this match. This is because New Zealand won the first Test played in Bengaluru by 8 wickets. At present, till the end of the first day’s play, it can be said that the host is ahead in this match. However, the second day’s play will be very important for both the teams. Massive credit to the captain, coach and team management for bringing back Washington Sundar. – He didn’t play a single Test in 3 years and straight away got an opportunity to perform after India lost the first Test. Sundar delivered with a five wicket haul. pic.twitter.com/u0rTRuQ0q1 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2024 Washington Sundar said, “I’m very grateful to Rohit bhai and Gauti bhai. It’s an unbelievable feeling to be back playing Test cricket for India.” pic.twitter.com/CyXxhYxGJd — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2024 INDIA 16/1 ON DAY 1 STUMPS. – Gill 10* (32) and Jaiswal 6 (25) on the crease, behind by 243 runs. Sundar the hero of the day with 7/59. pic.twitter.com/K5cfSwgUTp — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2024 Washington Sundar’s 7/59 on the first day of a test match is an exceptional effort. Brave of Gautam Gambir and Rohit Sharma…
