Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar will be a part of Hampshire for the ultimate two rounds of the Rothesay County Championship.
The Rose and Crown face Somerset on the Cooper Associates County Floor, Taunton from 15-18 September with reigning champions Surrey visiting Utilita Bowl from 24-27 September.
Sundar, 25, was a part of India’s Take a look at squad that confronted England in an exhilarating five-match sequence this summer season.
He scored 284 runs at a median of 47 with a maiden century coming at Outdated Trafford as India saved the sport.
Delighted
Giles White, Director of Cricket, stated: “We’re delighted to convey Washington to the club for the County Championship.
“He had a superb sequence in opposition to England this summer season and he’ll play a key position with two large video games developing in opposition to Somerset and Surrey.”
The all-rounder has featured 40 occasions in First-Class cricket, of which 13 are Test matches, and has scored over 1800 runs at a median of 34.
He has additionally claimed 91 wickets at a median of 28 with finest innings figures of 7-59 coming in opposition to New Zealand at Pune in 2024.
PICTURE: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
Represented
It will likely be Sundar’s first style of county cricket since 2022 when he represented Lancashire within the County Championship and One Day Cup; he picked up a five-for on debut in opposition to Northamptonshire.
Hampshire face Somerset at Taunton from 15-18 September earlier than the ultimate match of the season at Utilita Bowl in opposition to Surrey from 24-27 September.
England Males host India at Utilita Bowl in 2026, in an IT20 happening on Saturday 11 July.
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