Former Delhi cricketer Unmukt Chand on Thursday became the first Indian male player to sign up for Australia’s domestic T20 competition the Big Bash League, agreeing to a deal with Melbourne Renegades.

Unmukt retired from Indian cricket earlier this year to play in the United States, meaning he is free to play in the BBL and other domestic leagues around the world. Unmukt, who captained the India U-19 to World Cup glory in 2012, has never played for the senior national team but has led India A side.