The 14th edition of the U-19 Cricket World Cup commenced in the Caribbean on Friday. While Australia defeated hosts West Indies in the opening match of the tournament, Sri Lanka got the better of minnows Scotland in the other Group D fixture. However, during Australia's win over the Windies, all-rounder Nivethan Radhakrishnan hogged all the limelight thanks to his performance and unique bowling style. The 19-year-old is among a select few, who are ambidextrous -- can bat or bowl both left or right-handed. Not many of us know that Radhakrishnan was born in Chennai, India before his family moved to Australia when he was just 10 years old.
U-19 World Cup: Meet Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Australia's Ambidextrous Bowler From Tamil Nadu
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U-19 World Cup: During Australia's win over the West Indies in the opening match of the tournament, all-rounder Nivethan Radhakrishnan hogged all the limelight thanks to his performance and unique bowling style.
Meet Australia's "ambidextrous" cricketer from Tamil Nadu.© Twitter
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Nivethan Radhakrishnan was born in Chennai before moving to Australia
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Nivethan Radhakrishnan is ambidextrous -- can bowl with both hands
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Nivethan Radhakrishnan took three wickets against West Indies U-19
Notably, if a bowler wants to change his bowling arm in the same over, he or she must inform the umpire about the same.
On Friday, Radhakrishnan took three wickets before playing an important cameo of 31 for his team.
Australia will now take on Sri Lanka in their next U-19 World Cup game on Monday, January 17.
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