'Did you hear me say that?' – Washington Sundar slams journalist over IPL misquote

Star all rounder Washington Sundar played his first match for his new franchise, the Gujarat Titans (GT), in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, last week. The 2022 champions will return to action on Wednesday, April 9, as they take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR), at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Sundar recently lost his cool when a quote where he allegedly expressed his displeasure after not getting too many opportunities to play last season in the IPL was attributed to him. During the interaction, a reporter, citing an alleged claim from a commentator.

“You had to wait for the fourth game to get a chance, and someone mentioned on air that you played two games and 14 international games last season," the reporter asked Sundar as per News18.

“What’s the question?" Sundar replied.

“You apparently said, ‘I got only two IPL matches and 14 international games,’" the reporter clarified.

The 25-year-old all-rounder did not like this question, and he darted back at the reporter with a seemingly angry expression. Upon further clarification that it was a commentator who made the claim rather than the cricketer himself, things went back to normal.

"I said that? When did I say that? Did you hear me say that?" Sundar asked the reporter.

“I was definitely looking for the opportunity and was preparing really well. To be a part of the Titans is a great blessing because we practise for long hours. Our coach believes in putting in volumes, especially when it comes to improving in different aspects of the game, and it’s been great for me. That way, I know for a fact that I am always improving, and whenever the opportunity comes, I will be prepared," a calm Sundar replied.

New start at Gujarat Titans pays off immediately for Sundar

Meanwhile, speaking of Washington Sundar, the all rounder played just two games for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their run to the finals in IPL 2024. He batted twice but faced only a solitary delivery. With the ball, he was given just five overs by Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins. Sundar was released by the 2016 champions after the end of the season.

He was roped in by the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for INR 3.20 crore. The Tamil Nadu cricketer didn't get a ball in the game against Sunrisers, but he scored a brilliant 49 off 29 balls, coming in to bat at No. 4. The Titans won the match with seven wickets to spare as they chased down a 153-run target with ease.