Saurabh Netravalkar is an Indian-born cricketer who captains the United States national team.
A left-arm fast bowler, he achieved early success playing for India's U19 team, even becoming the highest wicket-taker in the 2010 World Cup.
Netravalkar professional cricket career in India include a brief stint with Mumbai. In 2015, he moved to the US, pursuing a career in software engineering.
He's the leading wicket-taker for the US in limited-overs cricket and holds the record for their first five-wicket haul in a T20I match.
His recent claim to fame came in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in the US's victory over Pakistan by bowling the winning super over.
His recent claim to fame came in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in the US's victory over Pakistan by bowling the winning super over.
Netravalkar's success story is inspiring for aspiring athletes who juggle professional careers with their sporting ambitions.–
Netravalkar's success story is inspiring for aspiring athletes who juggle professional careers with their sporting ambitions.–