Cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar’s ‘musician’ avatar makes waves on Instagram

Saurabh Netravalkar, the Oracle engineer who spearheaded the US cricket’s team win over Pakistan at the T20 World Cup this week, is a man of many talents. Few know that the 32 year old cricketer plays the ukulele and is also a good vocalist. Besides, with a staunch and growing fan following on Instagram.

The Indian-born American cricketer and software engineer who has captained the United States team. Furthermore, has been living in the US since 2015 but obviously hasn’t forgotten his roots. While he regularly posts his recipes for ragi porridge and yoga regimen on Instagram. However, it’s his passion for music which has struck a chord with his 34.3k followers. His latest video of him singing Shankar Mahadevan’s popular Marathi track ‘Man Udhaan Varyaache’, posted on May 25, has garnered over 15000 likes and counting. Singing to the accompaniment of his favourite instrument, the ukulele, he wrote, “Winding down strumming on our rest day! This song is a Great life lesson on the nature of the ever wandering human mind! Mann Udhan Varyache sung by @shankar.mahadevan sir! What a gem of a song!”

His love for Marathi songs is apparent. A few days earlier, he sang another popular track ‘Radha Hi Baavari’, captioning it “Wind down casual strumming on the ukulele after the game! Radha Hi Bawari, just love this song by @swapnnil_bandodkar !”
Among other tracks he has put out are the devotional track ‘Keshava Madhava Tujhya Naamaat Re Godva’ and the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ chant. He has also earlier sung Strings’ Duur, and several other songs from Marathi movies. Netra as he is known among colleagues, is obviously a Marathi movie fan!

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Saurabh Netravalkar, who made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy on 22 December 2013. And moved to the US for further studies. During the USA vs Pakistan match, Saurabh picked up 2 wickets in a spell of 4 overs and delivered the Super Over too. Moreover, where he successfully defended the target to hand the USA the now famous win.
After his spectacular performance, memes flooded social media. However, proclaiming him to be living the Indian dream – an engineer by day, and playing international cricket.

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