India rested their senior spinners Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and preferred Washington Sundar in the first Test of the ongoing series against Australia. Sundar scored 33 runs across two innings and picked two wickets in 17 overs in Perth Test.

Indian cricket team is grooming Washington Sundar as a potential successor to Ravichandran Ashwin, according to Harbhajan Singh. Despite Ashwin's unmatched achievements, his age of 38 is prompting a transition plan.

Harbhajan recently expressed his opinions on the subject as well, stating that it appears to be a long-term plan for India.

Ashwin's age is certainly a factor that is being kept in consideration, with young Washington suddenly touted to become India's first-choice off-break bowler in the Gautam Gambhir era.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has shared his thoughts on India selecting Washington Sundar over Ravichandran Ashwin in ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy.