First Indian to play in Big Bash League (BBL): Unmukt Chand

Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand on Tuesday became the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). The right-handed batter made his debut for Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes.

Unmukt Chand was a former India A skipper, he could not make up for the Indian Senor team but was part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals.

He will play under the captaincy of Australia’s Limited- over Captain Aaron Finch.