D.T. Chandrasekar bowled himself into the record books when he scalped a perfect ten for Sea Hawks against Globe Trotters on day two of their TNCA first division league clash on Tuesday.
The left-arm spinner’s ten for 37 in a single unbroken spell of 15 overs ensured Trotters were bundled for just 91 in the second innings and helped his side clinch a thumping 10-wicket win.
Previously, former India off-spinner M. Venkataramana took 10 for 96 for Indian Bank against Southern Railways in the 1991-92 first division season.
“I am very happy. It is rare to take 10 wickets in any level of cricket, so it feels special. When I got six or seven wickets, I realised I had a chance to get all ten,” said Chandrasekar.
Hailing from a humble background and having even worked as a marker, Chandrasekar made his First-Class debut in the 2015-16 season, taking 18 wickets in five games.
However, in a State blessed with rich spin talent, he did not get a chance after that. The 32-year-old, though, hasn’t let that give up his love for the sport.
“In the last few years, I have improved my skills. I worked with R. Ramkumar when I was with Jolly Rovers, and focused on things like overspin and how to use the crease and angles. I am also grateful to the management at Freyer International and Tamil Kumaran, who have helped me.
“Though I haven’t been able to make a comeback, I have not lost hope and will continue to do my job, which is to pick wickets,” says Chandrasekar.
Published – July 29, 2025 07:45 pm IST