About Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar is a versatile all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off spin for India. Born in Chennai in 1999 into a cricketing family, he was named after P. D. Washington, a retired Army officer who supported his father’s own cricket ambitions. His sister Shailaja is also a professional cricketer.
Career highlights
Washington broke into the IPL as a teenager, impressing with his economical off spin in the powerplay. He made his India debut in limited-overs cricket and then delivered a memorable Test debut on the 2020–21 tour of Australia, where his half-century and wickets at the Gabba helped India seal a historic series win.
He was part of the Indian squads that won the 2023 Asia Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup. He represents Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
What audiences love about Washington
Fans love Washington’s calm temperament and his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. The story behind his unusual name, a tribute to his father’s mentor, is one of the most heart-warming in Indian cricket.
His performance at the Gabba, in his very first Test, made him a fan favourite across India.
Why brands work with Washington Sundar
Washington offers youth appeal, versatility and strong recognition in Tamil Nadu. He suits brands that value teamwork, gratitude and all-round ability.
Campaigns that suit Washington Sundar
- Sportswear and cricket gear
- Education and coaching platforms
- Regional campaigns in Tamil Nadu
- Family and mentorship-themed campaigns
- Social media content
Planning a campaign with Washington
Story-led creative about gratitude and mentorship fits his background. Tamil versions are important for his home audience. Plan around international and IPL schedules.
Booking Washington Sundar through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Washington’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Why is he named Washington? After P. D. Washington, a retired Army officer who supported his father.
What is his best-known performance? His all-round display on Test debut at the Gabba in 2021.
Which titles has he won with India? The 2023 Asia Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup.
How quickly can a booking with Washington be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Washington’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Washington include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Washington review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Washington’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
How is Washington Sundar’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Washington’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Washington Sundar’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
