Chennai-born Nivethan Radhakrishnan, an ambidextrous spinner playing for Tasmania, is honing his skills at the MRF Academy in Chennai. Inspired by Ashwin and Lyon, the 22-year-old aims to enhance his consistency and variety. He is part of Cricket Australia's developmental squad, focusing on mastering both off-spin and leg-spin to excel in Australian domestic cricket.
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