India vs Australia: Washington Sundar praises Natarajan, says ‘brought us back in the game’

India vs Australia: Washington Sundar praises Natarajan, says ‘brought us back in the game’
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T Natrajan (left) and Washington Sundar (right).

India included two debutants- all-rounder Washington Sundar and left-arm pacer T Natrajan in the fourth and the final Test match against Australia in Brisbane. Both the debutants took three wickets each under their belt.

Natrajan took two crucial wickets on Day 1 to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade.

“I think Nattu bowled really well today. He brought us back in the game. Labuschagne and Wade added runs but he dismissed both of them and definitely feels good making debut alongside him. He is a champion bowler and hopes he does really well,” Washington told the media during the virtual press conference at the end of the opening day’s action at The Gabba.

Besides, Sundar also shone bright as picked up the important wicket of Steve Smith.

It’s a big opportunity to represent the country and playing Test cricket is an amazing thing. I was very excited to go there and bowl the first ball and after that, I just wanted to bowl a lot many balls and pick wickets,” said Sundar.

“Yes, there was some nervousness but more than anything it’s an amazing opportunity to represent the country,” he added.

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