Washington Sundar wasn't given the ball for a long period during England's batting in the fourth Test at Lord's.

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.

Washington Sundar's father, Mr Mani Sundar, has questioned the inconsistent selection policy of the Indian selectors, stating that while other cricketers are given regular opportunities, his son is dropped even after a single failure.

Washington scored his maiden Test century and helped India save the fourth Test in Manchester, stitching a 200-plus partnership with Ravindra Jadeja.

Gill was hesitant to bring on Sundar, but Ravindra Jadeja was given a few overs in between. The fact that Sundar had taken five wickets in the last Test at Lord's made it all the more surprising.

After small but crucial contributions at Edgbaston and a four-fer at Lord’s, Washington Sundar brought up his maiden international century in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, where he was part of a dramatic rescue act for the visitors.

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.

M. Sundar criticizes Indian selectors and GT for ignoring Washington Sundar's consistent performances and Test century against England.'

Washington Sundar's unbeaten century, along with Jadeja's ton, helped India secure a dramatic draw against England at Old Trafford. India, initially s

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected England captain Ben Stokes' proposal to end the fourth Test in a draw, despite being close to personal milestones. This decision stirred controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Australian media.