Gujarat Titans All-Rounder Washington Sundar Faces Crucial Fitness Test Ahead of T20 World Cup

Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar is scheduled to undergo a crucial fitness test on February 4 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence as he attempts to prove his readiness for the T20 World Cup 2026. Sundar has been out of action since sustaining a lower rib injury during an ODI against New Zealand, leaving the Indian team management in a holding pattern regarding his selection.

Despite the proximity of the tournament, an anonymous BCCI source indicated that the team is willing to wait for the all-rounder, suggesting his importance to the squad balance. The source noted that if Sundar can recover sufficiently to participate in the later stages of the World Cup, the team may delay naming a replacement, allowing his injury time to heal naturally.

Sundar, known for his economical off-spin and reliable lower-order batting, was replaced by Ravi Bishnoi for the T20I series. The Gujarat Titans will be closely monitoring the results of the fitness test, hoping their key all-rounder can regain full fitness ahead of the upcoming IPL season to provide stability with both bat and ball.