India vs New Zealand: Key All-rounder Added To Team India's Squad After Crushing Defeat In 1st Test

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been added to India’s squad for the remainder of the Test series against New Zealand. Sundar will join the Indian cricket team in Pune, where the second Test match is scheduled to be played. This comes after India lost the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. 

"Mr Washington Sundar will link-up with the squad in Pune ahead of the second Test," the BCCI statement read.

The 25-year-old's inclusion in the squad comes after his 152 for Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Delhi.

Washington had played a crucial role in India's historic win against Australia at the Gabba in January 2021. That game also marked his Test debut. With another Australia tour on the horizon, he very much remains in the scheme of things.

He has played four Tests, 22 ODIs and 52 T20 Internationals.

The second Test begins in Pune from October 24.

India’s updated squad for the second and third Test against New Zealand:  Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin , Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar.