Washington Sundar has been named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s domestic T20 tournament. The 23-year-old all-rounder will lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Vijay Shankar, who is still recovering from a shoulder injury.

Sundar is one of the most exciting young cricketers in India and is known for his all-round abilities. He has been a regular member of the Indian T20 team in recent years and has also played a few Test matches.

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) selection committee announced the 16-member squad on Wednesday. Sundar’s deputy will be Baba Aparajith, who led the side to the title last year.

Tamil Nadu is the most successful team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, having won it three times, including twice in the last three years. They are placed in Elite Group ‘E’ along with Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Sikkim, Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chandigarh.

Washington Sundar is expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to the team

Sundar’s appointment as captain is a sign of the TNCA’s faith in his leadership abilities. The all-rounder is expected to bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the team. He will also be looking to get back to his best form after struggling with injuries in recent times.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to start on October 11 and the final will be played on November 5. Tamil Nadu will begin their campaign against Chhattisgarh on October 11.