Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian to feature in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) as Melbourne Renegades roped in him for the 2021-2022 season.
The former U-19 World Cup winning captain had announced his retirement from Indian cricket earlier this year to pursue his cricketing career in USA.
Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian to feature in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) as Melbourne Renegades roped in him for the 2021-2022 season.
The former U-19 World Cup winning captain had announced his retirement from Indian cricket earlier this year to pursue his cricketing career in USA.
Speaking on Unmukt Chand’s signing, Renegades head coach David Saker said: “We’re delighted to have Unmukt joining the Renegades and see him being an important part of our group.”
“He brings a wealth of cricket experience. To have a player joining our team who has represented three IPL teams and led his country at ‘A’ and Under 19 level is fantastic.
“As a batter, Unmukt is dynamic and can change games quickly. He has spent much of his career at the top of the order, but we believe he has the flexibility to fill a variety of roles as we need.”
Chand will enter the BBL 2021-22 on the back of a brilliant showing in Minor League Cricket in USA. He earned the Player of the Tournament award after his side Silicon Valley Strikers won the Minor League Cricket title last month.
He will travel to Australia later this month and be available for the entire duration of the T20 league.
