Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Washington Sundar’s time representing India in Test cricket may have caused confusion on how to utilize his skills in T20 cricket. Washington has played for various IPL teams and has shown his ability with both bat and ball. However, he has often not bowled his full quota of overs in matches, leading to underutilization of his talents.
Manjrekar pointed out that Washington initially made a mark in the IPL by bowling in the PowerPlay for Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017. But since then, teams have not utilized him in the same way. The former Indian cricketer highlighted Washington’s Test performances, especially during tough conditions in Australia, where he showcased his batting skills.
Manjrekar suggested that Washington needs to focus on being a bowling all-rounder in T20 cricket and that teams should trust him with a regular bowling workload. He emphasized the importance of Washington bowling his full quota of overs as an off-spinner, as he can be tough to score off.
Overall, Manjrekar believes that Washington’s Test performances have raised expectations of what he can offer with both bat and ball. However, he stressed the importance of Washington finding his role as a bowling all-rounder in T20 cricket. Published on May 02, 2026.
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