A World Cup winner praised India-born USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar for his standout performances in the T20 World Cup 2024, highlighting his crucial roles in the Super Over victory against Pakistan and dismissing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in a match against India. Netravalkar, expressing his emotional connection to the games, reflected on his journey from playing in the 2010 U19 World Cup for India to delivering pivotal performances for the USA. His contributions have significantly boosted the USA’s chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage in their debut T20 World Cup appearance.
A World Cup winner has showered praise on Saurabh Netravalkar, the Mumbai-born pacer representing the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024. Netravalkar’s standout moment came during a thrilling Super Over against Pakistan, where he played a decisive role in securing victory for the USA. His ability to dismiss Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in a subsequent match against India further underscored his impact and skill on the international stage. Reflecting on his journey, Netravalkar shared emotional sentiments about representing the USA after having played for India in the 2010 U19 World Cup. His dual experience and adaptability have made him a key figure in the USA’s campaign, marked by his impressive bowling figures of four wickets at an economy rate of just 5.20 across three matches.
Former Indian cricketers like Navjot Singh Sidhu and Harbhajan Singh joined in praising Netravalkar for his contributions. Sidhu humorously lauded his versatility, referring to Netravalkar as “all-in-one” for his engineering background, friendship with Suryakumar Yadav, and stellar performances with the ball. Harbhajan Singh, on the other hand, commended Netravalkar’s courage and match-winning abilities, especially highlighting his crucial role in the high-pressure moments of the Super Over and against India. Netravalkar’s performances have not only boosted USA’s chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage but have also earned him recognition for his resilience and impact in the T20 World Cup arena. His journey continues to inspire both his team and fans worldwide.
