Washington Sundar said on Wednesday that he âneeds to give his 100 per cent to stake claim for the spin all-rounderâs slot in Indiaâs T20 side, a spot that is up for grabs after the retirement of Ravindra Jadeja.
Jadeja retired from the shortest format of the game after Indiaâs recent T20 World Cup triumph, and Washington has given a good account of himself in the on-going five-match series against Zimbabwe.
âI need to do well where I am good at and what I am capable of, especially with my preparation. I need to give my 100 per cent every single day. Thatâs something that I have not compromised on,â Washington said in the post-match press after the third T20 on Wednesday.
The Tamil Nadu off-spinner took three wickets (4-0-15-3) to walk away with the player of the match award on Wednesday, when India defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs to take a 2-1 series lead.
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âIt (preparing well) keeps me in the present and obviously I am very confident as well (about his skills). Itâs a great opportunity for me to play for India, and I am blessed with it,â he added.
Washington said he is trying to get better at his craft to ward off tough competition from players like Axar Patel, who was Indiaâs number one spin all-rounder in the T20 World Cup.
âI need to keep my job consistently and keep preparing and keep getting better. That way everything will be taken care of,â he said.
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