New Delhi: Indian skipper Virat Kohli has heaped high praise on the duo of Washington Sundar (62) and Shardul Thakur (67) following the duo’s record-breaking 7th wicket stand against a high-class Australian bowling attack at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur showed remarkable grit, composure, defiance, tenacity, something that has been the hallmark of this Indian team throughout this tour.
India looked dead and buried when debutant Sundar and Shardul Thakur came together at the crease. The tourists had just lost their three main batsmen in the form of Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, and Maynank Agarwal within a space of 42 runs
In the process, the duo also brought up India’s 300 and their respective half-centuries. Washington Sundar became the first No.7 batsman since 1911 to score a half-century in Australia on debut besides becoming only the fifth Indian debutant to score a 50 and take 3 wickets.
Needless to say, Virat Kohli was chuffed to bits with the remarkable calm and grit shown by Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur. The Indian skipper took to Twitter where he wrote:
“Outstanding application and belief by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur!
