There is nothing flashy about 21-year-old Sanjay Krishnamurthi at first glance. Unlike some of his contemporaries, there are no visible tattoos nor does he flaunt an exotic haircut.

Having grown up in Bengaluru, this student of Computer Science bears traits that some may attribute with being quintessentially South Indian: humble, grounded, unassuming and mellow. You'd barely even hear him squeak on a cricket field; a rapturous cry is out of bounds. His persona is an antithesis of a Gen Z cricketer.

Krishnamurthi stayed true to type as he helped wrap up a thumping win for the San Francisco Unicorns against Washington Freedom with a blazing