Overview
T. Natarajan is an Indian cricketer. A left-arm pace bowler, he is best known for his ability to bowl yorkers in the death overs, a skill that brought him recognition in domestic and international limited-overs cricket.
Key Facts
| Name | T. Natarajan |
|---|---|
| Full reference | Thangarasu Natarajan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Left-arm medium-fast |
| Notable for | Yorker bowling in limited-overs cricket |
Background
Natarajan hails from Tamil Nadu and rose through Indian domestic cricket before being signed by franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His emergence is often cited as an example of a cricketer from a small-town background progressing to the highest levels of the Indian game.
Career
Natarajan has represented Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and has played in the Indian Premier League. He went on to be selected for the Indian national cricket team across formats in limited-overs and Test cricket, with his selection particularly noted during India's tour of Australia.
Style
He is regarded as a specialist death-overs bowler, with the yorker being his stock delivery. His left-arm angle and accuracy at the end of an innings are considered his principal strengths.
Significance
Natarajan's progression from domestic cricket in Tamil Nadu to the Indian national side has been highlighted in cricket coverage as a notable career trajectory among contemporary Indian fast bowlers.
Related Topics
- Tamil Nadu cricket team
- Indian Premier League
- India national cricket team
- Yorker
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata: Q27662918