From pool to pitch! The Xavier Bartlett story — a swimmer-turned-pacer, Andy Bichel’s student, and Virat Kohli’s conqueror

Xavier Bartlett, a former champion swimmer, has made a remarkable transition to cricket, impressing in his fifth ODI by dismantling India’s top order. Mentored by Andy Bichel, Bartlett’s ability to swing the new ball consistently and his athletic prowess, honed in the pool, make him a bright prospect for Australian cricket across all formats.