Sundar as Replacement of Jadeja: Reigning T20 World Champion India defeated Zimbabwe in the final T20 match played in Harare and won the series 4-1. Washington Sundar proved to be the most successful bowler for India in the bowling department by taking eight wickets in the series. On the basis of his excellent performance in the entire series, Sundar was chosen Player of the Series.

Immediately after winning the T20 World Cup in West Indies, India had to face a crushing defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the first match of the five-match series. Despite the excellent bowling performance of the Men in Blue, their performance with the bat was below expectations and they could not chase the target of 116 runs. In which Washington Sundar performed brilliantly with the bat and fought alone till the end, but could not lead India to victory.

After the retirement of stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, Indian cricket is in safe hands in this format. Sundar has been on the selection radar for a long time. Ever since Jadeja announced his retirement from the shortest format, it seemed that finding a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja would not be easy. But Washington is fully prepared to capitalize on this opportunity. Let's take a look at three possible reasons why Sundar is the ideal replacement for Jadeja in the T20 format.

Ability to Bowl Any situation of the Match: Sundar's ability to bowl at any stage of the game makes him a great bowler for any captain in this format. He can also leave a mark in the powerplay. One of the very few spinners who has the skill and temperament to bowl with just two fielders outside the thirty yard circle.

Can Bat in any Position and Situation: Ability with the bat is another big quality that makes Sundar a great T20 player, he is not one of those batsmen who come late in the batting order. He is a technically strong batsman. We have seen his skills in the longest format of the game. He is unaware of any top class bowler. Can bat in any position. Sometimes he has also opened in his franchise and domestic cricket. He also bats in the middle order and plays the role of finisher very well.

Amazing agility on the field: When you replace a player of Ravindra Jadeja's caliber in the Indian team, you don't just think about batting and bowling. You also take the place of one of the greatest fielders of all time. What Jadeja has achieved as a solo fielder in all formats of the game is truly astonishing. Although not as brilliant as Sundar Jadeja, he is certainly one of the best fielders in the Indian team. He is a safe catcher. Also a good ground fielder.

Washington Sundar about comparing him with Ravindra Jadeja: "I need to do well where I am good at and what I am capable of, especially with my preparation. I need to give my 100% every single day. That's something that I have not compromised on," Washington said.

"It keeps me in the present and obviously I am very confident as well. It's a great opportunity for me to play for India, and I am blessed with it. I need to keep my job consistently and keep preparing and keep getting better. That way everything will be taken care of," he said.