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Mayank Markande debuts in Vizag T20I against Australia

Mayank Markande came into prominence on the back of a strong IPL season last year

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande has found a place in India's playing eleven for the first T20I against Australia at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

The T20I against Australia is Markande's maiden appearance for India in the international arena. The 21-year-old from Bathinda will be sharing the spin duties with the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya on what is looking like a reasonable batting track.

Markande rose into prominence during the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League. Playing for Mumbai Indians, the wrist-spinner picked 15 wickets from 14 matches at an average of 24.53 and economy-rate of 8.36. Since then, he has played for India Emerging team as well as India A side before making his T20I debut.