This player got a place in the Champions Trophy because he was a favorite of coach Gambhir, otherwise he was not even worthy of Ranji
- byManasavi
- 20 Jan, 2025

Champions Trophy: BCCI has selected a 15-member team squad led by Rohit Sharma for the Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in Pakistan and UAE on January 18. In the 15-member team squad, the selection committee has given a chance to 3 fast bowlers and 4 spinners.
In such a situation, today we will highlight a player present in the squad of Team India for Champions Trophy 2025, who has got a chance in the team squad only because he is a favorite of Gautam Gambhir, otherwise this player is not even worthy of playing Ranji Trophy with his domestic team at this time.
Washington Sundar selected for Champions Trophy
Washington Sundar, who started his international career before the ODI series against Sri Lanka in 2017, has been selected by the selection committee in the 15-member squad of Team India for the Champions Trophy 2025. Talking about Washington Sundar, he played his last ODI match on the Sri Lanka tour in 2023.
Sundar's performance in ODI cricket was not special
Washington Sundar has played 22 matches in ODI cricket. In 22 matches, Washington Sundar has taken 23 wickets while bowling at an average of 27.21. During the same time, Sundar has scored 315 runs as a batsman in ODI cricket at an average of 24.23. Talking about Sundar, he has only 1 half-century in ODI cricket so far.
Questions are being raised about Washington Sundar's place in the team
Washington Sundar has been selected by the selection committee in Team India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, but questions are being raised on social media about Washington Sundar's place in the team squad. Cricket supporters believe that the team management should have trusted some other player instead of Sundar.