Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has said that if the team management decides to back Washington Sundar at No. 3, it would mean that they want him to be a top-notch batter, which can, in turn, impact his bowling in a negative way, sending a stern warning.

Star batter Sai Sudharsan , who broke into the India team during the England tour, had been entrusted with the No. 3 spot after skipper Shubman Gill moved himself down to No. 4.

Sudharsan reinforced that faith against the Windies with a calm, well-made half-century. But in Kolkata, head coach Gautam Gambhir took a different approach. In a bold rejig, India fielded four spinners and promoted Sundar to No. 3, leaving Sudharsan out despite his recent form.

“Where is Washington Sundar, the Test player, being looked at? Is he a b

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