Will take the confidence gained in Tests into IPL: Sundar

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and India all-rounder Washington Sundar says that playing Tests for his country was a dream come true and he will look to carry forward the confidence of playing in the longest format into the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

Sundar, who has scored just 18 runs and picked up two wickets in IPL 2021 so far, made his Test debut at the Gabba against Australia earlier this year in which he scored a fifty and picked up few crucial wickets. 

"I think performing well in the Test cricket definitely boosts a lot of confidence for any cricketer," Washington said at the virtual product launch of the "Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro."

"And getting to play Test cricket at the highest level for the Indian cricket team, which has been really doing well, especially in the last few years is a dream come true moment for any youngster and that has happened to me," he added.

The 21-year-old was also a part of the Indian Test side that defeated England 3-1 last month.

"We played against two top-quality sides - Australia and England. Performing against them and winning games against them gave me a lot of confidence and self-belief.

"So, yes that confidence I will definitely take it forward and also the momentum I would really love to take forward throughout the IPL and the games to come," he added.

Talking about the IPL, which is being held behind closed doors for a second successive edition, Sundar said, "It has been two years now. The last IPL was also played behind closed doors. 

"I think we are very much used to it, though we would love to have a lot of crowd supporting us and I know the kind of energy crowds bring in for every game is amazing.

"But given the scenario, we are happy that we could play cricket," he signed off. 

RCB, who have won three out of three so far in IPL 2021, take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 22) in Mumbai.

(With inputs from PTI)