Fri Oct 25 04:40:00 UTC 2024: **Important Points from the Article:**
1. **Washington Sundar’s Return**: Washington Sundar played his first Test match for India after a gap of 1329 days.
2. **Outstanding Performance**: In the first day of the Test match against New Zealand, Sundar took 7 wickets, including 5 clean bowled dismissals, significantly contributing to India’s bowling success.
3. **New Zealand’s Innings**: Thanks to Sundar’s performance, New Zealand was bowled out for 259 runs in their first innings.
4. **India’s Batting**: By the end of the first day of play, India had scored 16 runs with the loss of one wicket.
5. **Praise from Captain**: Indian captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged and appreciated Sundar’s remarkable performance on his comeback.
6. **Overall Match Situation**: Sundar’s exceptional bowling put India in a strong position early in the match against New Zealand.