At just 17 years of age Arjun Nair is making a big splash in the Australian domestic and youth international cricketing landscape.
In 2016 the year 12 student has skipped from the under-19 Australian side to NSW’s under-23s, then on to taking two wickets on the first day on debut for NSW in the Sheffield Shield .
In addition to impressing with ball in hand, Nair also has a recent century to his name, reaching 106 against Pakistan’s under-19 side in January.
Not surprisingly, cricketing greats such as Greg Chappell have said Nair’s is a name to remember.
“He started as a batsman and the bowling took over, now he’s picking up the batting again, which is good because it is important he offers something [more] than his bowling,” Chappell said.
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The lazy Phoenix
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It's going to get bigger and bigger - Western Sydney is a massive breeding ground. It will be interesting in ten years to see how Aussie Indians handle Indian conditions...
Craig Swanson
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Nair has been most impressive on his debut. Love his composure and presence at the crease. This kid was playing against seasoned adult cricketers in Sydney grade cricket at just 15 years of age. Could explain the temperament he has for some one so young. He is a multiple youth award winner. Took nine wickets in a recent Blues Seconds game and has been one our best performed all rounders in the national U19 side.
Craig Swanson
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Could those two plus Jason Sangha be picked in the one Blues side? Highly likely. All Aussie born of Indian extraction and all highly promising. Though Sandhu has gone off the boil somewhat.
Jake
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Arjun Nair, Gurinder Sandhu. Are we seeing the 1st generation of Aussies whose parents migrated from the sub-continent beginning to come through the ranks?