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Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane dealt with me very properly; enjoying for India was like a dream: Natarajan

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Taken to Australia as internet bowler, pacer Thangarasu Natarajan ended up making historical past by debuting in all three codecs and he stated he did not anticipate to get the chance and was below strain in his first match in India colors.
The 29-year-old Natarajan turned 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 instructed reporters in Chinnappampatti in Salem district.

The left-arm pacer made his Test debut within the fourth and remaining match at Gabba which India received to seal a historic collection win towards Australia. Natarajan took three wickets within the match. He stated 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 stated in Tamil.
Natarajan additionally stated he loved enjoying below the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, including they each supported and inspired him lots.
“(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.