Washington Sundar

All-rounder Washington Sundar was on Sunday added to the India squad for the remaining two Tests against New Zealand.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar clinched the India cricket team's behind-the-scenes 'Impact Fielder' Award for the just-concluded T20I series against Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India is expected to aggressively fire on all guns today to lift the trophy - India last clinched the Asia Cup title in 2018 - in a run-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Axar sustained several injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday.

IPL 2023: The franchise announced Sundar's injury and his unavailability for the rest of the IPL.

Indian Premier League: The offspin allrounder Sundar (4-0-28-3) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-11-2) exposed the batting frailties of Delhi Capitals' in the first half of the game to restrict them to 144/9 after David Warner opted to bat.

In the run-up to the Test series, the Aussies practiced against Indian spin specialists at the camp in Alur on the outskirts of Bangalore.In the run-up to the Test series, the Aussies practiced against Indian spin specialists at the camp in Alur on the outskirts of Bangalore.In the run-up to the Test series, the Aussies practiced against Indian spin specialists at the camp in Alur on the outskirts of Bangalore.

It has been a rough last 12 months for the talented spin bowling all rounder from Tamil Nadu, who has missed one series after another due to various types of injuries as well as Covid 19 related issue.

India's 13th consecutive test series victory at home also secured their place in the June final of the World Test Championship against New Zealand.

Both matches will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Dhoni was at his destructive best, smashing 40 off 26 balls in the death overs to propel Pune to 162 for four before young off-spinner Sundar took three important wickets that led to Mumbai falling short with 142 for nine in Qualifier 1.