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Washington Sundar Resumes Batting in Nets, Boosts India's T20 WC Hopes

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has begun batting in the nets as part of his rehabilitation from a rib injury. He suffered the injury while bowling in an ODI against New Zealand on January 11. His workload will be increased gradually as he is a key player for India's upcoming T20 World Cup title defence. There is no update yet on when he will resume bowling.

Key Points: Washington Sundar Resumes Batting in Injury Rehab

  • Resumed low-intensity batting
  • Rehab from January 11 rib injury
  • No bowling update yet
  • Vital for T20 World Cup defence
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Ahead of T20 WC, Washington Sundar resumes batting in recovery from rib injury

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar resumes batting in nets during rehab for rib injury, a positive sign ahead of the T20 World Cup.

"Yes, Washington has resumed batting, but at a very low intensity. - BCCI source"

Visakhapatnam, Jan 28

In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has resumed batting in the nets as part of his rehabilitation from a rib injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

"Yes, Washington has resumed batting, but at a very low intensity. He batted for a bit and that is very encouraging. The little bit of discomfort around ribs will be there initially because he hasn't done anything for some time now. He should be okay as he now will gradually move ahead in his path to total recovery," said a source aware of the development to IANS on Wednesday.

Sundar, 26, has been sidelined since suffering acute discomfort in his lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, on January 11 and was ruled out of the rest of the 50-over games, as well as the ongoing T20I series.

Shortly after being ruled out with side strain, Sundar consulted orthopedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Head - Centre for Sports Medicine and Director - Arthroscopy and Shoulder Service at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. After resting at his residence in Chennai, Sundar checked into the CoE on January 20 for kickstarting his rehab programme.

It is expected that Washington's workload in skill training will be increased gradually, though patience will also be showcased considering that he's a vital cog in India's wheel for their T20 World Cup title defence on home soil.

At the same time, there is no update yet on when Washington will start to bowl. Washington has played 58 T20Is for India since debuting in 2017, picking 51 wickets at an economy rate of 6.91 while amassing 254 runs at a strike-rate of 134.39.

- IANS

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Priya S
So relieved to hear this. We need a fit Washy for the World Cup at home. His fielding is also top class. But BCCI, please don't rush him! Let him heal properly, even if it means missing a few IPL games. Long-term fitness is key.
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Rohit P
Good progress, but the real test will be when he starts bowling. Rib injuries for bowlers are tricky. Hope Dr. Pardiwala and the NCA staff are taking good care. His 6-7 overs in the middle are as important as his batting.
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Sarah B
As a fan living abroad, it's heartening to see such detailed updates on player rehab. The system seems more professional now. Wishing Washington a speedy recovery! The team needs his calm head in pressure situations.
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Vikram M
Honestly, while I'm happy for him, I'm a bit concerned. We've seen so many players break down before big tournaments. The schedule is insane. Maybe we need to look at player workload management more seriously, not just for stars but for guys like Sundar too.
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Karthik V
Excellent! His economy rate of under 7 in T20Is is gold dust. With the World Cup in our conditions, his role will be massive. Get well soon, champion! 🏏

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