Unmukt Chand to become 1st Indian male to play in Australia's Big Bash League, signs for Melbourne Renegades
India Today
Unmukt Chand will travel to Australia later this month and be available for the duration of the tournament. The 28-year-old called time on his playing career in India in August this year.
Unmukt Chand is set to become the first Indian player to play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) with 2018/19 champions Melbourne Renegades announcing the signing of the 28-year-old on Thursday. The former India under-19 captain had retired from Indian cricket in August this year and has played league cricket in USA since. Big news... @UnmuktChand9 The former India A and India U19 captain is officially a Renegade!#GETONRED The @RenegadesBBL make history with their latest #BBL11 signing - @UnmuktChand9 becomes the first ever male Indian player in the BBL! pic.twitter.com/bMlZ3xBgxP
"I'm very excited, it’s great to be part of the Melbourne Renegades family," Chand said.
