The USA National Cricket Team is one of the most consistent teams in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with every player contributing at the highest level. One of the players who has won billions of hearts with his on-field performance is former India U-19 Saurabh Netravalkar. The star stood tall amongst the big names and has become a household name. Talking about his shined with the ball and even contributed with the bat in the team’s success so far in the tournament. But what made him more interesting is his bio outside the cricket field. Saurabh Netravalkar Quick Facts: Here’s All You Need To Know About USA’s Indian-Origin Fast Bowler at ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Saurabh Netravalkar works in Oracle – one of the Fortune 500 companies and got two promotions in just three years. The star also has very smooth hands-on music and can sing well too. People were amused with the ‘multi-talented’ star who not only hones the qualities but excels in all. His sister – Nidhi Netravalkar gives insight into the reasons behind his success.

Talking to CricketNext in an exclusive conversation, Nidhi credited her talented brother’s dedication and also shaded lights on his journey. She said, “Our parents thought he’d understand that he wouldn’t be selected. But he made it. And then it became like a thing for my parents only to take him from Malad to Churchgate every day for coaching,"

“They did it with a lot of passion, like for six to seven years. He used to go to Churchgate after school, travel for one hour on the train and do all his homework and everything on the train. So, from the beginning, he has managed both his studies and his cricket, and that’s how his journey began," she added. Saurabh Netravalkar Meets Suryakumar Yadav, Former Teammates Enjoy Friendly Conversation Ahead of IND vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Match (Watch Video).

She also mentioned the huge support Saurabh received from the company, which allowed him to ‘work from anywhere’. But adding to that she mentioned that Saurabh used to take his laptop with him during his trip to India and even work in the hotel room after his matches. Lauding his dedication and determination after being sidelined from the Indian cricket team, Nidhi said, “He gave his 100%, had his ups and downs, and then chose a different path. But what’s meant to happen, it will happen for sure. It finds its way back to you,"

Saurabh Netravalkar is truly a dedicated and talented star who is shining brighter in the USA National Cricket Team and even finding time for his work and other leisure activities. The USA team will play against Ireland on Friday to make it into the Super Eight in their debut competition, and players like Netravalkar are the reason for their success.

 

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