The all-rounder has had a fluctuating run in recent years, particularly with the Impact Player rule allowing teams to lean towards specialists. Often shuffled up and down the batting order, Sundar has struggled to build consistency, managing modest returns with the bat across seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, this year, Gujarat Titans have shown greater faith in him by slotting him in the top four, a move aimed at giving him stability and clarity in his role. Parthiv, the team\u2019s assistant coach, clarified that Sundar\u2019s reduced bowling workload is purely a tactical call.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no niggle. Washington Sundar is bowling really well. It\u2019s purely a conditions and match-up-based decision. On a surface like Ahmedabad, where there isn\u2019t much turn, it becomes difficult to use him effectively. If there were more left-handers at the crease, we would have definitely gone to him. It\u2019s just about finding the right situation to bring him into the game,\u201d he told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Parthiv also downplayed any concerns around the team\u2019s middle order, which has seen limited game time due to the top-order\u2019s dominance<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no niggle. Washington Sundar is bowling really well. It\u2019s purely a conditions and match-up-based decision. On a surface like Ahmedabad, where there isn\u2019t much turn, it becomes difficult to use him effectively. If there were more left-handers at the crease, we would have definitely gone to him. It\u2019s just about finding the right situation to bring him into the game,\u201d he told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With defined roles and a strong top-order strategy, Gujarat Titans appear focused on maintaining balance, even if it means some players have to wait longer for their opportunities. They have been on a three-match winning streak and will look to extend it when they face Mumbai Indians next on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n