Unmukt Chand turns into first Indian cricketer to play in BBL

Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand on Tuesday grew to become the primary Indian cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). The right-handed batter made his debut for Melbourne Renegades towards Hobart Hurricanes.

Welcomed with open arms @UnmuktChand9 🙌❤️ #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/F5XvMrXQPr
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 18, 2022
Chand is enjoying underneath Australia’s limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch which may even function Shaun Marsh.
The 28-year-old had referred to as time on his enjoying profession in India final yr and is plying his commerce in numerous leagues throughout the globe.
Chand, a former India A skipper, had by no means performed for the Indian senior crew however was a part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals. He had a home profession spanning greater than a decade, together with 67 first-class matches.

Unmukt is IN and the boys are prepared for the ‘Cane problem 👊
We’ll be bowling first.#GETONRED pic.twitter.com/qRbwZDvDMl
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 18, 2022
Chand burst on to the worldwide stage as a teen within the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup in Australia. He was participant of the match within the ultimate, scoring an unbeaten 111 towards an Australian aspect that includes a number of now-BBL stars, together with the likes of Travis Head and Ashton Turner.

In 2019, Chand moved to Uttarakhand seeking stability however left inside a yr after detached performances led to his ouster. He finally stepped away from Indian cricket and moved to the United States of America to seek for alternatives.