No. 3 or to not be? Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Washington Sundar not suited – ‘Should be specialists’ | Cricket Information – The Instances of India


NEW DELHI: Former India males’s cricket crew captain Sourav Ganguly mentioned Washington Sundar isn’t the precise choice to bat at No. 3 for India in Check cricket. Sundar made 29 and 31 within the first Check in opposition to South Africa on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the place India misplaced by 30 runs and went 0-1 down within the three-match collection.Ganguly, who’s now the president of the Cricket Affiliation of Bengal (CAB), mentioned Sundar might discover it tough to handle the function of a No. 3 batter in locations like South Africa, England, Australia or New Zealand. He mentioned India ought to use specialist batters within the prime 5.“It’s been an incredible time for Washington Sundar. I believe he is a superb cricketer, he bowls nicely, he bats nicely, however I am not too positive whether or not No. 3 is a spot for him in Check cricket in the long term, throughout all circumstances,” Ganguly mentioned in an interview with information outlet India At the moment.“Your prime 5 batters, openers, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 have to be specialists who can carry out in these roles in all places, and I am not satisfied Washi is India’s No. 3 in England, Australia, South Africa or New Zealand. That’s one thing Gautam wants to have a look at,” Ganguly mentioned.Throughout India’s tour of England and within the house collection in opposition to the West Indies thereafter, Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair performed at No. 3 place for India.India will attempt to degree the collection when the second Check begins on November 22 on the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.