Published 11:13 IST, January 15th 2021
T Natarajan clinches THIS all-time Indian cricket record with fairytale debut in Brisbane
It only took 44 days for T Natarajan to make his debut for the national side in all three formats, making him the fastest Indian player to do so.
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past few months have been monumental for India's rising fast bowler T Natarajan. player's meteoric rise in Indian cricket has been a case study for spring cricketers and his success will open such doors and make sure that game of cricket reached to every corner of nation. While many people have termed his journey as exemplary, player ticked yet ar box as he made his Test debut in ongoing India vs Australia 4th Test.
T Natarajan debut: Left-arm bowler claims a huge Indian record on Test debut
left-arm seamer garnered a lot of attention for his phemenal death bowling abilities in 13th edition of Indian Premier League. cricketer had successfully carved a niche for himself in star-studded Hyderabad team line-up. Natarajan's exploits in cash-rich league earned him his maiden India call-up for Australia tour as he was added to T20I squad after Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out with an injury.
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29-year-old was n added as cover for pacer Navdeep Saini in One-Day Series and also got an opportunity to represent Indian side in format. After six limited-overs matches, two sides battled it out in longer format. With several key players from Indian contingent sustaining injuries ahead of India vs Australia 4th Test, T Natarajan was roped in Test side as well.
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t only did Chinnappampatti-based cricketer become 300th player to represent India in Test matches, but he also clinched a unique record after being included in side for Brisbane Test. It took only 44 days for talented fast bowler to debut in all formats of cricket for country. or cricketer from India has achieved this feat in lesser number of days.
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T Natarajan career stats
left-arm bowled an impressive spell against Australia on his T20I debut and picked up three crucial wickets. Having played a total of three T20Is, Natarajan has picked up six wickets. He also claimed two crucial wickets during his ODI debut. When it comes to Indian Premier League, player has 18 wickets in 22 matches to his name. He also has appeared in 20 First-class matches and has taken 64 wickets in m.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: India vs Australia live streaming
Natarajan debut news is bound to have enthralled cricketer's fans. In absence of senior fast bowlers, T Natarajan has a golden opportunity to cement his place in side with an inspiring performance. Fans in India can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST). India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on SonyLIV app.
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Im source: ICC Twitter
11:13 IST, January 15th 2021