Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar was not present in fielding training during India's practice session in Ahmedabad on Tuesday afternoon, causing concern before the IND vs WI 1st Test. Sundar had a great return to Test cricket recently in the India vs New Zealand series and has been part of India's red-ball team, both domestically and abroad. His non-participation in fielding training has raised questions about an upcoming injury before the West Indies series. Injury Scare Ahead of India vs West Indies Test Sundar missed catch drills because of a finger injury, reports Times of India. India captain Shubman Gill was seen talking to Sundar as he sat on the drinks cart to inquire about his condition. Other teammates, such as Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Ravindra Jadeja, also came to examine the injury. Also Read | IND vs WI 2025: Alzarri Joseph ruled out, Jediah Blades drafted in for Test series Though Sundar was able to bowl during nets, he felt a bit of discomfort and asked for additional taping on his hand from the BCCI medical team. His fitness will be important for India, particularly as the team will be playing at home, where spinning alternatives are always important. If Sundar fails to recover on time, India can have the option of replacing him with Axar Patel. India's spin department would then consist of Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel, offering the perfect blend of experience and talent for the Test series. Sundar's Test Record and Importance Washington Sundar has already impressed in Test cricket with 32 wickets and 752 runs in 13 games, with an average of 28.46 with the ball and 44.23 with the bat. His all-round skill set makes him an important asset for India's red-ball unit. As India prepares to face West Indies in the 1st Test, the management of the team will keep a close watch on Sundar's health and take decisions accordingly based on his fitness. Fans and cricket pundits are closely watching news prior to the series opener.