Oct 24 – Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India with seven wickets against New Zealand on Thursday, but the 25-year-old said it was a special experience to be part of the three-pronged spin attack on the opening day of the second Test .

After veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin did the initial damage with 3-64, Washington tore through the Black Caps, finishing with career-best figures of 7-59 to restrict them to 259 before India reached 16-1 on a riveting day on stumps.

Ravindra Jadeja went wicketless on the day but ensured the tourists could not build on their positive start.

“We communicated a lot. They also brought a lot of qualities, skills and experience. That really helps for someone who plays with them. It certainly helped me today,” Washington told reporters.

“It’s special, isn’t it, to play in a game that they’re both a part of. I hope we’ll play many more games together.”

Washington was a late addition to the squad after India’s eight-wicket defeat in the series opener in Bengaluru and he said he was delighted with how things were unfolding for him.

“From the beginning, when I played this match and returned to the Test squad, there are many things that I can say mean a lot to me and are very special,” added Washington, who replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the eleven.

‘I’m grateful. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this day.’

Washington will add extra firepower to India’s long line-up after scoring 152 in a recent domestic match and said he was looking forward to Friday’s action.

“It will be exciting,” the Tamil Nadu player added.

“Hopefully we can put a lot of runs on the board.”

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