Washington Sundar replaces injured Axar Patel as back-up in IND vs SL, Asia Cup Final.

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Washington Sundar is set to join the India squad ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. The 23-year-old Sundar has been picked as a replacement for Axar Patel, who experienced niggles during the Super Four encounter against Bangladesh, a match that India narrowly lost by six runs.

It raises the likelihood of Axar missing out on the final, which will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sundar, who is part of India squad for the upcoming Asian Games, is currently attending a camp in Bengaluru. He last played an ODI against New Zealand at home in January this year.

Axar scored a valiant 42 off 34 against Bangladesh in the inconsequential ‘Super 4’ match, but it didn’t prove enough. He is an important all-rounder for India going into the World Cup, and the team management may not want to take any chances with his injury.

Summary:

• India all-rounder Washington Sundar to join the India squad for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.
• Sundar is replacing Axar Patel, who is experiencing niggles.
• Axar may miss out on the final due to his injury.
• Sundar is currently attending a camp in Bengaluru and last played an ODI in January.
• Axar scored 42 off 34 against Bangladesh but India lost the match.