"Was a dream ball": Washington Sundar on Rachin Ravindra's dismissal after unforgettable day in Pune

India National Cricket Team all-rounder Washington Sundar said that his delivery to dismiss the New Zealand National Cricket Team star batter Rachin Ravindra was a dream ball.

Washington Sundar delivered a stunning performance for India on Thursday, October 24, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

Watch: Washington Sundar Removes Rachin Ravindra

Washington Sundar bowled some tight lines and lengths initially and kept the Kiwi batters quiet, but in the second half of the innings, he brought out his best and ran through the New Zealand batting order.

He opened his account by dismissing Rachin Ravindra on the first ball of the 60th over. Sundar fired a quicker delivery from wide of the crease and made the ball pitch on the off-stump

Ravindra came forward with a defense and thought he had covered the line. However, the magical delivery of Washington Sundar went past the outside edge to rattle the stumps of the Kiwi batter. Watch here:

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After that, Sundar bagged six more wickets to break the backbone of the New Zealand batting order. He finished with the figures of 23.1-4-59-7.

It was magical for sure - Washington Sundar on Rachin Ravindra's dismissal

Speaking at the post-day press conference, the 25-year-old said that day one of the Pune Test will be unforgettable for him.

"Everything had happened today was pleasing, right from the start, getting to play this game, getting to make a comeback into the Test squad, a lot of things mean a lot to me and mean special. I don't think I'll ever forget this day, it is so special," said Sundar.

Talking about Ravindra's wicket, Sundar said that the delivery was a magical one and his success in Pune was nothing but a 'god's plan'.

"It was a dream ball. I mean, I just wanted to hit the right areas, we knew there would be something to offer for the spinners. Things like that, when it happens, it means a lot. It was magical for sure.

"Honestly, it's all God's plan. It's all his plan. As I said, I just wanted to really focus on every ball and give my 100 per cent every ball, right from the start of the day," he added.

Last week has been special, I got to play the Ranji Trophy - Washington Sundar

Sundar further revealed the discussions he had with his Tamil Nadu mate Ravichandran Ashwin. He stated:

"The ball became soft, so we had to get more speed and body into the ball. We and Ashwin kept talking about it, that way we got Conway out as well, glad I was able to do it. I did not change too many things, we expected there would be something for the spinners, we just wanted to hit the right areas."

Washington Sundar was also grateful to get the opportunity directly into the playing XI after being included in the squad after the Test series opener.

"Last week has been special, I got to play the Ranji Trophy.eally grateful for the opportunity that I got today. To be called in the middle of the series and to get an opportunity to play, really grateful for the captain and the coach," he added.