Oracle congratulates Saurabh Netravalkar for US win against Pak. Give him '40% appraisal', says X

Indian-origin Saurabh Netravalkar helped the USA cricket team beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. He is a software engineer at Oracle.

Updated on: Jun 7, 2024, 11:38:43 IST

By Shylaja Varma

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Tech giant Oracle congratulated Saurabh Netravalkar and the USA cricket team for its historic win against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Indian-origin fast-bowler Netravalkar scripted the win for the American team as he bowled brilliantly to give away just 13 runs.

File image of Saurabh Netravalkar. (Facebook)

“Congrats @USACricket on a historic result! Proud of the team and our very own engineering and cricket star @Saurabh_Netra #T20WorldCup,” Oracle wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Netravalkar, 32, has been working as a software engineer at Oracle in the US for the last eight years. His current designation, according to his LinkedIn profile, is Principal Member Of Technical Staff.

Take a look at the post on X by Oracle:

“He needs a 40 per cent appraisal for this performance,” X user Vipin Tiwari told Oracle in the comments section.

“Give him one of your awards,” Aditya Kumar Saroj, another user from India, said.

“Give him the most recognised employee award already,” X user Sharon Solomon said.

Netravalkar's stellar academic and sporting record, with his LinkedIn profile making the rounds on X, has impressed fans of cricket.

He moved to the US to earn a Master's in Computer Engineering from Cornell University after completing his Bachelor's in Computer Engineering in Mumbai University.

Born in Mumbai in 1991, Saurabh Netravalkar has represented the city in the Ranji Trophy in 2013. He has also represented the India under-19 team before he moved to the United States.

In a single match, Netravalkar became a sensation on social media with fans starting to compare him with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's Patiala House character. He made the headlines for defending 18 runs in the Super Over against the hard-hitting duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed.

(Also Read: Saurabh Netravalkar sings Om Namah Shivaya, old video goes viral as USA beats Pakistan in T20 World Cup)

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Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More

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