The story of how modest all-rounder Washington Sundar moved from the anonymity of domestic cricket to potentially a series-saving spell.

Washington Sundar claimed his first-ever five-wicket haul in the international circuit. Sundar has also become the player with the best figures against the Blackcaps in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history.

Stats highlights from Pune, where India's right-arm offspinners took all 10 wickets in an innings for the first ever time

There is an interesting story of gratitude behind Washington Sundar’s name. India’s hero on Day 1 of the Test against New Zealand in Pune got his unusual name thanks to his father for whom this was a tribute to his benefactor. This is from the time the India all-rounder’s father was trying to make it to the Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy team.

Washington Sundar, the third spinner in the attack, was expected to dry up the runs and allow the experienced duo to attack from the other end. When Ashwin took the first three wickets, it looked like he had put the sluggishness of Bengaluru behind him.

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar's impressive bowling performance was highlighted with him picking seven wickets in the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune. This notable achievement came on Day 1,