Washington Sundar walked out at No. 5 for India in the 1st ODI against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham on July 14, 2026. He held a sharp catch at deep midwicket to dismiss Jacob Bethell off Gurnoor Brar’s bowling, contributing to India’s bowling effort as England were dismissed for 258 in 47.5 overs. India were chasing with a 60% win probability at the time of writing. Sundar’s inclusion ahead of Shivam Dube in the playing XI reignited the debate around India’s most versatile, most underappreciated utility player.
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