Saurabh Netravalkar, a talented left-arm pacer, is an exceptional cricketer representing the United States of America (USA) today. Despite not featuring in the Indian senior side, Netravalkar has made a name for himself in international cricket. At the age of 35, he has played 43 One Day International (ODI) matches and 20 Twenty20 International (T20I) games.
Currently, Netravalkar is a crucial member of the USA’s World Cup Qualifiers squad. In a significant match against West Indies, he showcased his skills by taking three important wickets. His victims included opener Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Keemo Paul.
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Netravalkar has played Under-19 cricket for India
Saurabh Netravalkar, born on October 16, 1991, hails from Mumbai. He has a notable cricketing background, having represented India in Under-19 cricket in the past. During the tri-nation series in South Africa, Netravalkar emerged as the leading wicket-taker for the India Under-19 side.
Additionally, he has also played one first-class game in India. In the 2008-09 season of the Cooch Behar Trophy, Netravalkar showcased his skills by taking 30 wickets in six matches.
Saurabh Netravalkar Became the First USA Cricket Player to rank in the Top 20 ODI Bowlers List
Saurabh Netravalkar’s impressive performances on the cricket field have earned him recognition as he secured a spot in the top 20 list of ICC ODI Bowlers. With a current ranking of 18th and a rating of 593, Netravalkar has shown his skill and consistency in the limited-overs format.
This achievement is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and talent as a left-arm pacer. It reflects his ability to consistently contribute to the success of his team and make an impact with his bowling prowess.
Saurabh’s presence in the top 20 list showcases his growing stature as a formidable bowler in international cricket.
Saurabh Netravalkar’s Performance in World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Drew Attention of People on Social Media
During the ICC World Cup Qualifiers match between USA and West Indies, a former cricketer named Vibhor drew attention to Saurabh by sharing their past cricketing connection on Twitter.
Vibhor revealed that he had the opportunity to play against Netravalkar during their college cricket days when Netravalkar represented SPIT in Mumbai. After his stint in Under-19 cricket for India, Netravalkar pursued his Masters’s degree in the United States and decided to stay there to continue his cricketing journey.
Vibhor praised Netravalkar’s bowling abilities, noting that he bowls at a decent pace, swings the ball well, and maintains good line and length.
Vibhor expressed his desire to see Netravalkar play for India, mentioning the lack of a left-arm pacer in the national team since the days of Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra.
This is Saurabh Netravalkar, left arm seamer who plays for USA.
— Vibhor (@dhotedhulwate) June 18, 2023
I was fortunate enough to play against him in college cricket days when he played for SPIT, Mumbai.
He has already played for India u-19 by then. He later went for his Masters in US and then decided to stay there… pic.twitter.com/R1EXIjmqq1
Saurabh Netravalkar’s Bowling Action
USA’s Minor League Cricket Page on Twitter shared a video of Netravalkar bowling a maiden over.
Here is the Bowling action of Saurabh Netravalkar:
Saurabh Netravalkar started playoff weekend with a maiden over 🤯 Make sure to tune in this weekend as the Silicon Valley Strikers take on the Seattle Thunderbolts for the Pacific Conference Finals ⚡ 🏏 🌩️ pic.twitter.com/Kn03mPxPlT
— Minor League Cricket (@MiLCricket) August 25, 2022
Saurabh Netravalkar Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | Runs | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | |
| ODI | 46 | 28 | 137 | 9.79 | 60.89 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 9 | 4 | 13 | 6.5 | 72.22 | 0 | 0 |
Saurabh Netravalkar Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | Wkt | BBI | Eco | Avg | SR | 5W | |
| ODI | 46 | 45 | 72 | 5/32 | 3.96 | 21.56 | 32.64 | 2 |
| T20I | 9 | 9 | 15 | 5/12 | 6.5 | 13.8 | 12.73 | 1 |
Saurabh Netravalkar Career Information
Saurabh Netravalkar ODI debut
vs Papua New Guinea at Affies Park, Apr 27, 2019
Saurabh Netravalkar Last ODI
vs Netherlands at Takashinga Sports Club, Jun 22, 2023
Saurabh Netravalkar T20 debut
vs United Arab Emirates at ICC Academy Ground, Mar 15, 2019
Saurabh Netravalkar Last T20
vs Papua New Guinea at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Jul 17, 2022
