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Sudharsan calls Sundar an inspiration before Eng series

London, Jun 16 (UNI) India batsmam B Sai Sudharsan on Monday revealed that his senior teammate and fellow Chennai cricketer Washington Sundar has long been a source of inspiration for him — a sentiment the two shared during a candid conversation ahead of India’s first Test against England.
The two, who go back to their days in Tamil Nadu’s domestic cricket, reunited during the team’s preparatory camp for the high-profile Test series against England. Sudharsan, who was drafted into the extended squad following a string of consistent performances, recalled the emotional exchange with Sundar, who had already been part of the Indian Test setup.
"I've watched him on TV and there was a lot to take away from his skill set. He's been my inspiration from the beginning," Sudharsan said on the sidelines of a training session. "I've played a few games against him. So it's always special. I’ve practised with him once or twice, and the way he went up and played for the country so quickly — it stayed with me."
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