Just a day back, there was an IPL rumour that Washington Sundar was being traded to CSK, in an all-cash deal. There was no confirmation on that still. But on Sunday, the news was, in a way confirmed on R Ashwin’s Youtube channel by bowler K Vignesh. In an animated conversation with Ashwin, The former revealed that, it is a deal similar to that between GT and MI for Hardik Panyda, a couple of seasons back.
Washington Sundar Going to CSK
“News is top-secret, confirmed. A blue shirt is going to become a Yellow one. You can say that it is just a rumour, how do you know… I have inside information. I know a person in GT. Washi coming to CSK is confirmed. Like, how they gave Hardik Pandya to MI in all-cash trade deal, now Washi is also almost confirmed for a similar deal,” Vignesh said on the Youtube channel.
Finally a Trade Deal
Meanwhile, Washi remains under-utilised at the IPL level for some reason. In six matches this year, he scored 133 runs at an average of 26, while with the ball he could only pick up 2 wickets. Having made his debut in 2017 season, till date he has managed to play only 66 matches, where has only bagged 39 wickets.
That said, he could be a good addition to the CSK line up, who are struggling for quality India players for now. Batting is a major worry for them, and so is their pace attack. Spin looks sorted if Washi comes in, and in the presence of Noor Ahmad as well. Washi could also serve the purpose of a pinch-hitter lower down the order.
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