Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has said that he was not aware of the reason behind Washington Sundar being slotted at No. 3 in the batting order, adding that although every player is expected to do the job assigned to them, he doesn’t know the conversation behind the decision.

India controlled Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens on Friday, November 14. Asked to bowl first, they bundled the visitors out for a paltry 159 in 55 overs, with Bumrah shining through a brilliant 5/27 from 14 overs.

In reply, India reached 37/1 in 20 overs by stumps.

India opted for four spinners, with allrounder Washington Sundar taking the No. 3 spot. During the post-day press conference, Bumrah was asked by News18 CricketNext about the surprising decision to promote Sundar up the or

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