By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A young Indian cricketer from the coastal town of Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal recently made his debut for the under-17's rural Dolphins team, a significant step in what promises to be a shining career. 17-year-old Darshan Pather has excelled at the game over the years, playing club and district level cricket and making a name for himself at school level as well. He plays as an all rounder - batting at the top and middle order, while bowling leg spin. Darshan making his radio debut on Newsbreak, says he has recently looked at Makhaya Ntini as an inspiration in his game...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A young Indian cricketer from the coastal town of Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal recently made his debut for the under-17's rural Dolphins team, a significant step in what promises to be a shining career. 17-year-old Darshan Pather has excelled at the game over the years, playing club and district level cricket and making a name for himself at school level as well. He plays as an all rounder - batting at the top and middle order, while bowling leg spin. Darshan making his radio debut on Newsbreak, says he has recently looked at Makhaya Ntini as an inspiration in his game...</p>

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