Australia vs India: Washington Sundar shows promise on Test debut

Washington Sundar on Friday became the 301st cricketer to don the whites for India in Test cricket. He was handed over his debut Test cap by his statemate Ravichandran Ashwin. 

Let's hear it for @Sundarwashi5, who gets his #TeamIndia ? from @ashwinravi99. He stayed back after the white-ball format to assist the team and is now the proud holder of cap number 301. ?? pic.twitter.com/DY1AwPV0HP

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2021

From being a part of the set-up as a net bowler and making his debut at the Gabba, it has been a remarkable turn of events for the 21-year-old. He started in a commendable way, bowling three consecutive maiden overs on the trot. Just after lunch, the spinner bowled a flighted delivery enticing Smith to whip it straight to the short midwicket fielder. Claiming the wicket of the in-form Steve Smith in his debut match - It couldn't have been a better start to his Test career.

One could see the joy and happiness in his face. Hours of hard work had finally paid dividends, the seeds of which were sown in the practice nets in his backyard at a very young age.  

What a way to announce yourself on the big stage! Washi gets off the mark in Test cricket with the big wicket of Steve Smith! ??????#PlayBold #AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/3S9DjJ9Hwp

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 15, 2021

Riding on Marcus Labuschagne's ton, Australia posted 274-5 at the end of first day's play at the Gabba. 

Brief scores - Australia 274-5 ( M Labuschagne 108, Matthew Wade 45; T Natarajan 2/63)