In Australian domestic cricket, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, a young spinner with Indian roots, has captured attention with his compelling performances. Radhakrishnan, born in Chennai, moved to Sydney with his family in 2013. His distinctive skill is the ability to bowl with both hands. He was a member of the Australian team at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Radhakrishnan has expressed his ambitions and the influence of prominent cricketers. He acknowledges the impact of Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon as key inspirations. He discussed his development as a professional cricketer and his dedication to enhancing his skills. He strives to achieve the consistency of Ashwin and Jadeja, incorporating variations in his bowling. When bowling right-handed, he models his approach after Nathan Lyon, recognizing Lyon’s success in taking wickets. Radhakrishnan recently returned to Chennai as part of an Australian initiative that sent 12 players to the MRF Academy in India. The goal was to offer emerging talent – batsmen, wicketkeepers, and spinners – exposure to conditions in India. He contributed with 59 runs and a wicket in a match against Saurashtra during the tour, which concluded on August 13th.
Dual-Handed Bowler Radhakrishnan Aims to Shine for Australia, Inspired by Ashwin and Lyon
