Heading into the IPL retentions late last year, Washington Sundar found himself at a crossroads. The Impact Player rule had severely limited his game time—a frustrating setback for an all-rounder fighting to secure his place in India’s ODI and T20 squads. Seizing on this situation, the Chennai Super Kings initiated trade talks with Gujarat Titans (GT) to bring the 26-year-old back to his hometown. While the prospect of playing in Chennai was incredibly enticing, Washington ultimately decided to stay with GT, choosing to back himself and fight for his spot. READ MORE