Famous Indian cricketers who settled abroad after leaving India
Several former domestic and junior-level stars have left India to pursue their dreams abroad.
7. Saurabh Netravalkar (USA)
Star USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar made huge headlines with his performance and Indian connection during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Born in Mumbai — the city of dreams, he led India’s bowling attack in the 2010 U19 World Cup. However, with tough competition in Indian cricket, he chose academics and pursued a master’s degree in Computer Science at the prestigious Cornell University. A software engineer at Oracle, he continues to follow his passion for sport, playing for the USA national team.
After moving to the States in 2015, he captained the American team, earning them ODI status in 2019. In 2024, he became a national sensation after bowling a stunning Super Over to help the USA defeat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. He is also the USA’s first bowler to take five-wicket hauls in both ODIs and T20Is. He also drafted his name in the IPL 2025 auction, but wasn't picked by any of the franchises.
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