Under the agreement, Sundar will feature in Hampshire’s matches against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton from September 15-18, and against reigning champions Surrey at the Utilita Bowl from September 24-27.
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India’s off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar has joined Hampshire for the final two rounds of the ongoing County Championship season, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Under the agreement, Sundar will feature in Hampshire’s matches against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton from September 15-18, and against reigning champions Surrey at the Utilita Bowl from September 24-27.
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Sundar, who was part of India’s Test squad during the thrilling 2-2 series draw against England earlier this year, scored 284 runs at an average of 47, including a maiden Test century at Old Trafford that helped India salvage a draw.
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“We’re delighted to bring Washington to the club for the County Championship. He had an excellent series against England this summer, and he’ll play a key role with two big games coming up against Somerset and Surrey,” said Giles White, Hampshire’s Director of Cricket.
The 25-year-old has played 40 first-class matches, including 13 Tests, amassing over 1,800 runs at an average of 34. With the ball, Sundar has claimed 91 wickets at an average of 28, with his best innings figures being 7-59 against New Zealand in Pune last year.
This stint marks Sundar’s return to county cricket after three years. He previously represented Lancashire in 2022, making an immediate impact with a five-wicket haul on debut against Northamptonshire.
Other Indian players featuring in this year’s UK domestic season include Khaleel Ahmed (Essex), Tilak Varma (Hampshire), Yuzvendra Chahal (Northamptonshire), Ishan Kishan (Nottinghamshire), and R Sai Kishore (Surrey). Mayank Agarwal is currently on a three-match deal with Yorkshire, while Jaydev Unadkat is playing for Sussex.
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