“It was a call by the administration, and I’m grateful for the chance,” Washington mentioned of batting within the prime order. “I knew it was going to be a very good alternative for me to bat at No. 3 and I’m glad I used to be in a position to contribute.
“I undoubtedly take into account myself a top-order batter. I am very proud of the sort of alternative I received, to bat at No. 3. For me, one factor is essential – I would like to have the ability to do regardless of the staff calls for. It’s a staff recreation. That’s what I all the time take into consideration. Hopefully, I can ship such knocks constantly.”
Washington was on 96 at stumps on the primary day. When play resumed on Saturday, he didn’t take a lot time to finish his century. Within the third over of the day, he steered Navdeep Saini between slip and gully for a 4 to convey up his second first-class hundred.
After Sudharsan fell for 213, Washington and Pradosh Ranjan Paul added 92 for the fourth wicket. Tamil Nadu lastly declared their innings on 674 for six. In reply, Delhi had been 43 for no loss at stumps.
“Undoubtedly sure,” Washington mentioned when requested if he want to proceed batting within the prime order. “I’ve been feeling very assured about my expertise and the way I’ve been batting in the previous couple of years particularly. I’ve simply been making an attempt to deal with what the staff calls for me to do, it doesn’t matter what the state of affairs is. However batting on the prime of the order is plenty of enjoyable.”
Earlier than this, Washington was with the Indian staff for the three-match T20I sequence towards Bangladesh.
“It’s thrilling, is not it? You get to play all codecs and get numerous alternatives,” he mentioned.
“It’s much more thrilling that approach. Clearly, you need to do no matter it’s essential to do to have the ability to change codecs, particularly in white ball, however as elite cricketers, we’re very grateful to be having these sorts of challenges. It’s all about getting previous these challenges. Once we come out profitable from these challenges, it is vitally thrilling.
“Clearly, Check cricket is the final word format. Everyone values it quite a bit. For me, red-ball cricket means quite a bit. Hopefully, I can play plenty of video games and preserve performing rather well.”
