Did not count on to debut for India in Aus; was beneath stress in first match: Natarajan

Taken to Australia as web bowler, pacer Thangarasu Natarajan ended up making historical past by debuting in all three codecs and he mentioned he didn’t count on to get the chance and was beneath stress in his first match in India colors.
The 29-year-old Natarajan grew to become the one India participant to make a debut in all of the three codecs in the identical tour. He made his India debut within the third ODI in Canberra on December 2.
“I was keen to do my job. I didn’t expect to get an opportunity in the ODIs. When I was told that I will be playing there was pressure. I wanted to make use of the opportunity. Playing and taking a wicket was like a dream,” Natarajan informed reporters in Chinnappampatti in Salem district.
The left-arm pacer made his Test debut within the fourth and last match at Gabba which India gained to seal a historic sequence win in opposition to Australia. Natarajan took three wickets within the match.
He mentioned representing the nation was a dream come true.
“I cannot express my happiness in words about playing for India…It was like a dream. I got a lot of support from the coaches, players. They supported and motivated me a lot. I was able to perform well because of their backing,” he mentioned in Tamil.
Natarajan additionally mentioned he loved taking part in beneath the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, including they each supported and inspired him quite a bit.
“(Virat) Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane handled me very well.. they had positive things to say and encouraged me a lot. I enjoyed playing under both of them,” he added.