The Indian fast bowler, T Natarajan made his international debut in India’s third and final ODI against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. The left-arm pacer took two wickets in his debut, helping his team to a 13-run victory as Australia won the series 2-1.
Terming it as a “surreal experience” to represent his country, Natarajan on Thursday tweeted saying he was looking forward to more challenges playing for India. Tweeting about his debut, Natarajan said, “It was a surreal experience to represent the country. Thanks to everyone for your wishes. Looking forward for more challenges”.
It was a surreal experience to represent the country. Thanks to everyone for your wishes.
Looking forward for more challenges 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/22DlO9Xuiv
— Natarajan (@Natarajan_91) December 3, 2020
After India posted a total of 302 batting first, T Natarajan drew the first blood for India as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne in the Powerplay itself. He came back again at the death to remove Ashton Agar – who was Australia’s last real hope to chase down the total to wrap up a memorable debut.
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The southpaw pacer finished the match with figures of 2-70. Natarajan was originally included in India’s T20 squad for their tour of Australia but was called up to the ODI squad as well as a backup for Navdeep Saini, who had some issue with back before the series started. Natarajan earned his maiden India call-up after an impressive display in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Armed with the ability to bowl yorkers almost at will, Natarajan shone as a death bowler for SRH, and he had scalped 16 wickets in as many matches as he helped the David Warner-led franchise to the knockout stages of IPL 2020.
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He will now be seen in action in the three-match T20 series against Australia, which begins on Friday at the Manuka Oval. The two teams will then travel back to Sydney for the remaining two matches. The white-ball leg of the tour will be followed by a four-match Test series beginning on December 17.
