Sydney: Former India’s Under 19 World Cup-winning skipper Unmukt Chand scripted history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash T20 League, making his debut with Melbourne Renegades.
Unmukt, on the other hand, had a disappointing start, scoring only 6 runs off 8 deliveries against the Hobart Hurricanes.
“The new colors suit you, @UnmuktChand9,” Renegades tweeted. Chand, under whose leadership India had won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia, retired from all forms of Indian cricket in August last year, making him eligible to play leagues overseas. After the Under-19 World Cup success, Chand led the India A team as well, but never really graduated to the senior level.
Unmukt Chand batting in his debut Big Bash League game. pic.twitter.com/eg4EdKP0CG
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The Melbourne Renegades’ starting lineup was altered by four players. Chand has been recruited to the team, which also includes Zak Evans, Mitch Perry, and James Seymour. Covid-19 virus has been detected in players Mackenzie Harvey and Jake Fraser-McGurk.
