After missing out on centuries against England twice in the past, most recently in 2021, when he was left stranded at scores of 85* and 96*, Washington Sundar got his moment when it mattered the most.

Coming in at No 5 for the first time in his Test career, all-rounder's maiden Test century gives India a hard-fought draw as he underlines his emergence as a MVP

In the final moments of Day 5, emotions boiled over after India fought with every ounce of strength to keep the series alive courtesy of Ravindra Jadeja's (107*) and Washington Sundar's (101*) gritty 203-run unbeaten partnership, which kept the 1-2 scoreline intact.

Washington has played in just 11 Test matches since making his debut for his country in 2017. He made his Test debut only in 2021 due to unanticipated circumstances. , Cricket, Times Now

Washington Sundar's maiden international century, along with Ravindra Jadeja's ton, helped India draw the fourth Test against England, keeping the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy alive. After India was reduced to 0/2,

There's still a lack of clarity on his exact role in the team right now, but he has what it takes to be an elite allrounder

Washington Sundar was asked whether his captain, Shubman Gill forgot that the India all-rounder is a capable off-spinner.

CHENNAI: India allrounder Washington Sundar had to wait nearly four-and-a-half years to notch up his maiden Test century.It could not have come at a better time for the 25-year-old, who made a terrific Test debut in India’s famous Brisbane win in 2021 but did not follow it up with the bat.