India-born cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar reveals his IPL ambitions ahead of 2025 auction

Saurabh Netravalkarfast bowler from United States of America (USA), has made significant strides in international cricket. You were born Indiarepresented the country at the Under-19 World Cup in 2010, sharing the field with famous players such as KL Rahul again Mayank Agarwal.

Dual career and success in USA Cricket

After moving to the USA, Netravalkar continued his studies and continued his love for cricket. His journey on the USA cricket circuit started to get intense, especially with his participation in the Super50 Tournament. The West Indies. Netravalkar’s performance in T20 World Cup 2024 they have been particularly notable, making him very famous.

Notably, Netravalkar took six wickets in as many matches, but his most important contribution came in the team’s match against Pakistan. In a high-intensity game, he bowled an outstanding spell, taking two wickets for just 18 runs. His performance did not end there; he also bowled a match-winning super over, showing his iron senses and ability to perform under pressure

Stellar performance in Major League Cricket 2024

Netravalkar recently completed the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 the tournament as the leading wicket-taker, with 15 wickets in seven matches at a bowling average of 13.46, including four wickets. This performance has not been noticed, and there is a good chance that it will Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have been monitoring his progress. Impressive stats and consistency suggest that a potential bidding war could do him in the IPL 2025 auction, cementing his reputation as a key player.

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Saurabh Netravalkar on IPL 2025 participation

In a recent interview with a Marathi journalist, Netravalkar was asked about his feelings about playing for his country, India, in the prestigious IPL as he once said that the USA is his “workplace” and India remains his. “Janmabhoomi” (motherland), emphasizing his emotional and professional ties to both countries. Reflecting on his journey and opportunities, Netravalkar commented, “I mean that’s out of my hands. If the choice happens, it happens. I will try and see,”

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