Cricket News Desk. Ashwin, who made his debut against West Indies in 2011, took a total of 765 wickets, of which 537 were Test wickets. Ashwin's record against left- and right-handed batsmen has been the same, which is a testament to his skills. It did not matter to him against whom he was bowling. Now the next generation will have to work hard to fill their place. Washington is the best option to take care of his legacy.

Similar skill set and bowling style
Washington Sundar is a right-arm off-spinner like Ravichandran Ashwin. Sundar's ability to bowl with subtle variations in flight, turn and pace brings him close to Ashwin. Both bowlers are extremely effective against right- and left-handed batsmen. Sundar has taken big wickets in both Test and white ball formats.

All-round ability
Sundar has proven his ability as an all-rounder, another quality that makes him a potential successor to Ashwin. While Ashwin is known for his brilliant batting lower down the order, Sundar has also made significant contributions with the bat, especially in the longer formats.

Ability to play in all three formats
Whatever opportunities Washington Sundar got, he showed that he can show his strength in all three formats. Ashwin's strength lies in Test cricket, while Sundar has shown his usefulness in all formats including T20 and ODI. In limited overs cricket i.e. IPL and T-20 international matches, he can do wonders with both ball and bat.