Former Indian U19 captain Unmukt Chand has been signed by Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming season of Big Bash League.
He had recently retired from Indian cricket and had moved to United States for better opportunities. He then went on to represent Silicon Strikers in the Minor Cricket League. The team had lifted the trophy this year.
Now, the cricketer will travel to Australia and will be available for whole tournament.
Talking about his signing, Unmukt Chand said, “I’m really looking forward to coming to Melbourne and to get going. I’ve always enjoyed playing in Australia. I haven’t been to Melbourne before… I know for a fact there are lots of Indians in Melbourne, so it’s going to be nice, and I hope the crowds turn up for games as well.
“I’ve always wanted to play in leagues like these and it’s great that now I have this opportunity to be representing the Renegades in the Big Bash, so for me it’s big.
I really look forward to contributing as much as I can on the field. I’ll give it my best shot.”
Chand was earlier part of Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
Melbourne Renegades BBL Squad: Aaron Finch (C), Cameron Boyce, Unmukt Chand, Zak Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Josh Lalor, Nic Maddinson, Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Mitchell Perry, Jack Prestwidge, Kane Richardson, Will Sutherland, Reece Topley
