From Kamala Nagar to Victoria

The Australian Under-19 squad for the World Cup in Malaysia had one distinct name - Kumar Sarna - of Indian origin. An allrounder who opens the batting and bowls legspin, Sarna learnt his cricket in New Delhi before settling down in Australia. GS Vivek of the Indian Express caught up with Sarna during the Melbourne Test and tracked his journey.

“I picked up cricket very early, playing with my uncles and cousins in the streets and parks. Then I started going to Montfort Academy for my first proper lessons. I was ten years old then. I am still in touch with my friends back there, and I keep coming to Delhi in between to meet them all and, of course, my relatives. I am forced to speak to them only in Hindi.”