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Washington Sundar turned hero with a magical 4/22 spell that dismantled England's batting at Lord's. The young all-rounder revealed how Gautam Gambhir helped him prepare specific plans that worked perfectly against stars like Root and Stokes. His performance places him alongside legends like Bedi and Chandrasekhar in Lord's history books. With India needing 135 more runs, Sundar confidently predicted an Indian victory on the final day.

Key Points: Washington Sundar Credits Gambhir After Lord's Heroics vs England

  • Sundar clean bowled Root and Stokes with clever variations
  • Credits Gautam Gambhir for refining his Test match plans
  • Joins elite list of Indian spinners with Lord's 4-wicket haul
  • Predicts India victory despite tense 135-run chase on final day
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This performance definitely boosts my confidence: Washington Sundar on his outing in Lord's Test

Sundar's 4-wicket haul including Root and Stokes puts India on brink of historic Lord's Test win as he reveals Gambhir's mentorship

"This performance definitely boosts my confidence because doing well in England means a lot - Washington Sundar"

London, July 14

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar reflected on his match-defining performance against England in the third of five Test match series at Lord's on Sunday.

Sundar took a four-wicket haul in the second innings, taking important wickets of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith, setting up a thrilling climax.

"This performance definitely boosts my confidence because doing well in a place like England means a lot. I had specific plans coming into this Test, and Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) helped me shape and refine them in the lead-up. To see those plans come together on the field is incredibly heartening," Washington Sundar said on 'Match Centre Live'.

He exploited the rough flawlessly to have all the batters clean bowled. Some of his deliveries straightened after landing, while some spun sharply, casting doubts into the minds of English players.

India limped to 58/4 before the end of the day's play. With the possibility of a draw being minuscule, the equation remains clear. India stands 135 runs away from victory, while England needs six wickets to restore their lead yet again.

Sundar, who was the reason behind England's collapse on 192 in the second and final session, prophesied the outcome of the enthralling contest and said on Sky Sports, "Definitely India winning tomorrow."

"I mean, we want so many things the way we expect it to be, but yes, we would take it any day. I mean, we'd really come out positive tomorrow. We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way. You know, winning a test in Lord's is going to be amazing. So I think we're sitting pretty," he told reporters in a press conference after the end of the day's play.

With figures of 4/22 in 12.1 overs, Sundar became just the fifth Indian spinner to take four wickets or more in a Test at Lord's.

He joined Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Vinoo Mankad, and Srinivas Venkataraghavan to become the fifth Indian spinner to take four wickets or more in a Test at Lord's.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an England fan, I must admit Sundar's bowling was exceptional. That ball to dismiss Joe Root was unplayable. But let's not forget our boys still have a chance tomorrow - cricket isn't over till the last ball is bowled!
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Ananya R
So proud of Washington! 🎉 His journey from TNPL to test cricket has been inspiring. The way he used the rough patches shows his cricketing intelligence. Hope he gets more opportunities in the playing XI now.
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Karthik V
While Sundar bowled brilliantly, I'm worried about our batting collapse. 58/4 is not the position we wanted to be in. Hope Pant and Jadeja can take us home tomorrow. The match is still 50-50 in my opinion.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Gambhir's influence mentioned. The former players bringing their experience to the current team is working wonders. Sundar's performance today reminded me of Bedi's era - proper classical spin bowling.
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Priya S
The confidence in his voice when he said "Definitely India winning tomorrow" gave me goosebumps! 💙 That's the self-belief our team needs. Win or lose, this match has shown we can fight overseas. Jai Hind!

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