CHENNAI: T Natarajan has been a refreshing addition to this Indian team. In a side boasting of players who never shy away from showcasing their aggression, the 29-year-old Tamil Nadu pacer presents a rather calmer picture.
There were no over-the-top celebrations whenever he picked a wicket nor did he exchange cold stares at the batsmen whenever runs were scored off him. “I have never been aggressive and that’s how I have been since my younger days. I can’t fake aggression. Each time I take a wicket, all that I do is smile and celebrate with my teammates,” Natarajan said on Tuesday during a TV interview.
There were no over-the-top celebrations whenever he picked a wicket nor did he exchange cold stares at the batsmen whenever runs were scored off him. “I have never been aggressive and that’s how I have been since my younger days. I can’t fake aggression. Each time I take a wicket, all that I do is smile and celebrate with my teammates,” Natarajan said on Tuesday during a TV interview.
Picked initially as a net bowler for this trip, lady luck soon shone on Natarajan as he made the limited-overs squad in place of statemate Varun Chakravarthy ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
As he landed in Australia, all that Natarajan did was to stay calm and not let the situation get the better of him. “Just to get a chance to play against a quality side like…