Washington Sundar, coming at number three in the first Test in Kolkata, raised a few eyebrows. Although if the scores in the Test match by other batters were taken into consideration in a low-scoring affair, Sundar did manage to put on solid cameos in both innings (29 and 31), chewing up deliveries. He was solid in defence, and from time to time, he did manage to unleash a few attacking shots. But Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane said that it is not easy for a number six batter to come into number three, and also questioned what messaging will this give to Sai Sudharsan.

“It’s very tough as a batter in Test cricket when you know your number is not set. You play at three and then suddenly you are out and the guy who bats at six is coming at three. Those who have done well at three and four

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