Unmukt Chand Becomes First Indian Male Cricketer To Play In Australia's Big Bash League

Unmukt Chand has become the 1st Indian male cricketer to play in Australia¡¯s Big Bash League, as per The Indian Express.

The former India U-19 skipper who led the side to the World Cup title in 2012 made his debut for Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes.

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Aussie ODI and T20I skipper Aaron Finch is leading the side Unmukt is playing in.

Unmukt ended his career in Indian cricket in 2021.

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He has never played for the senior side.

He is currently on course to represent USA at the international level.