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

Dale Steyn said that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't playing for hundreds but to get a draw in Manchester. Once that was accomplished, the 'gentlemanly' thing to do was accept Ben Stokes' handshake.

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.

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,

Washington Sundar’s father has criticised the BCCI selectors and Indian cricket team management for giving his son a hard deal even as the all-rounder continues to do well for the team whenever given an opportunity.