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Washington Sundar’s Father Slams Indian Selectors After Son’s Stunning Century
Old Trafford, Manchester — July 28, 2025
Just hours after Washington Sundar carved his name into cricketing history with a gutsy, unbeaten century in the fourth Test against England, the celebrations took a sharp emotional turn. While fans were still buzzing about his brilliant 100* and match-saving 203-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, a different voice was making headlines back home — his father, M. Sundar, who called out the inconsistencies and unfairness in the Indian selection process.
“One mistake and he’s dropped — what message are we sending to young cricketers? That talent doesn’t matter if you’re not part of the ‘big names club’?”
— M. Sundar in an exclusive with Times of India
💡 The Performance That Sparked It All
With India in trouble at 98/5 on Day 4 at Old Trafford, Washington Sundar walked to the crease under immense pressure. What followed was nothing short of heroic. Calm, composed, and confident beyond his years, he held one end while building a mammoth 203-run stand with Jadeja, frustrating the English bowling attack and silencing critics who had long doubted his Test credentials.
It wasn’t just a century — it was a statement.
🔍 “Why Is He Not a Regular?”
Despite multiple standout performances across formats — including critical cameos in Australia (2021), strong IPL seasons, and now a century in English conditions — Sundar has been in and out of the national team, often without clear justification.
His father, a former cricketer himself, didn’t mince words:
“There are players who get 10 chances after failing repeatedly. But Washi? He performs, then sits out for months. This is not how you nurture young talent.”
📊 A Pattern of Injustice?
This isn’t the first time India’s selection panel has come under fire for inconsistent team picks. Several former cricketers and experts have spoken out in recent years about the lack of a clear, merit-based structure. Players like Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, and even Ajinkya Rahane at times have seen fluctuating support from the board.
Sundar’s case fits the pattern — a promising player, used as a plug-in option when needed, but not invested in long-term.
🌐 Fans and Pundits React
Social media erupted in support of Sundar and his father’s bold statements:
- “Give this man a permanent spot. He’s got the temperament and the technique.” – @CricketCrazyIndia
- “Not just an all-rounder. Sundar is a future middle-order mainstay if groomed well.” – Harsha Bhogle on X
- “India needs to stop treating talent as replaceable.” – Comment on Reddit r/Cricket
🧭 What Lies Ahead for Sundar?
The fifth Test at The Oval looms large, and selectors now face a wave of public pressure. If Sundar is left out again, it may not just be a strategic decision — it will be seen as a symbolic rejection of fairness in Indian cricket.
With India preparing for the World Test Championship Final next year, voices are growing louder demanding that form should trump favoritism.
⚠️ Final Thought
Washington Sundar’s bat did the talking at Old Trafford — his father is doing the talking off the field. Together, they’ve ignited a conversation Indian cricket can no longer afford to ignore:
Are we choosing stars, or are we building them?
