Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Washington Sundar on Wednesday (April 21) said he will carry forward the confidence and momentum gained from playing Test cricket for India into the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021).
The off-spinner made his Test debut earlier this year against Australia in Brisbane. The 21-year-old was also a part of India’s 3-1 Test series win over England at home last month.
Washington said at the virtual product launch of the ‘Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro’: “I think performing well in the Test cricket definitely boosts a lot of confidence for any cricketer. And getting to play Test cricket at the highest level for the Indian cricket team, which has been really doing well, especially in the last few years is a dream come true moment for any youngster and that has happened to me.”
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The all-rounder further added, “We played against two top-quality sides — Australia and England. Performing against them and winning games against them gave me a lot of confidence and self-belief.
So, yes that confidence I will definitely take it forward and also the momentum I would really love to take forward throughout the IPL and the games to come.”
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the IPL is being held behind closed doors for a second successive season and Washington said: “It has been two years now. The last IPL was also played behind closed doors.”
He signed off by saying, “I think we are very much used to it, though we would love to have a lot of crowds supporting us and I know the kind of energy crowds bring in for every game is amazing. But given the scenario, we are happy that we could play cricket.”
(With PTI Inputs)
