Impact Rule Cuts Sundar's Overs, He Adapts Quietly
Washington Sundar barely gets a crack at bowling in GT's four games—just four overs total. Instead, he's thriving in those tricky Powerplay slots.
Washington Sundar snagged a wicket in the Powerplay. GT's opener. Crowd murmured.
That Impact Player rule? It's flipped his role upside down. Across four games for Gujarat Titans, he's sent down just four overs—way off his Pune stint back in 2017. Teams swap in specialists now. Allrounders aren't bowling as much. Sundar thrives batting up top. Ready for whatever. Loves those Powerplay bursts, he told the Times of India.
Look at the numbers. IPL allrounders used to average 5.8 overs a match pre-rule. Down to 3.2 now. Sundar dodged that early this season. Matthew Hayden's coaching him. Bat contributions too. His four overs? Economy under 6. Subs mean pure bowlers, pure batters. Sundar adapts. Bowls tight on call. Bats higher up.
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