Overview

• In the Wisden interview published August 13, Sundar credited clear communication from Gambhir and unwavering belief from Gill for India’s comeback in the five-Test series in England.
• He recalled idolising Gambhir during his early IPL days with Rising Pune, describing how he struggled bowling to the elegant southpaw.
• Sundar scored 284 runs, including his maiden Test century at Old Trafford, and took seven wickets in four Tests to cement his role as a Test all-rounder.
• Selectors’ choice to pick Sundar over specialist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for added batting depth paid off as he delivered key performances with both bat and ball.
• He said the tense handshake offer from Ben Stokes at Old Trafford ‘fired’ up the Indian team and underscored the competitive spirit in Test cricket.