About T Natarajan
Thangarasu Natarajan is a left-arm fast bowler whose rise from a village near Salem, Tamil Nadu, to the Indian team is one of the most moving stories in Indian cricket. Born in 1991 in Chinnappampatti, the eldest of five children of a powerloom weaver and a mother who runs a small food stall, he played tennis-ball cricket for years before getting his chance in professional cricket.
Career highlights
Natarajan became known as a yorker specialist in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where his ability to land the ball in the blockhole at the death made him one of the most effective bowlers in the league.
On India’s 2020–21 tour of Australia, originally travelling as a net bowler, he made his international debut and became the first Indian cricketer to debut in all three formats on the same tour, contributing to the historic Test series win. He plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu.
What audiences love about T
Fans love Natarajan’s humility and his inspiring journey from extreme hardship to the world stage. He has invested in his village, building a cricket ground to help young players from similar backgrounds, which has earned him great respect.
His story of being called up from net bowler to Test cricketer on the same tour is one of the most remarkable in the game.
Why brands work with T Natarajan
Natarajan offers an authentic, inspiring story and strong recognition in Tamil Nadu. He suits brands that celebrate opportunity, rural talent and hard work.
Campaigns that suit T Natarajan
- Rural and grassroots sports initiatives
- Sportswear and cricket gear
- Regional campaigns in Tamil Nadu
- Banking and financial inclusion
- Story-led brand films
Planning a campaign with T
Story-led creative about his journey resonates strongly. Tamil versions are essential for his core audience. Plan around IPL and domestic schedules.
Booking T Natarajan through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with T’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What made T Natarajan famous? His yorkers in the IPL and his debut in all three formats on the 2020–21 Australia tour.
Where is he from? Chinnappampatti, near Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Does he support young players? Yes, he built a cricket ground in his village.
How quickly can a booking with T be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps T’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to T include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
How is T Natarajan’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with T’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; T Natarajan’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
