Cricket-Netravalkar Juggles Tech Job While Chasing Olympic Dream Saurabh Netravalkar, a software engineer and cricketer, is balancing his career in technology with his ambition to compete in the 2028 Olympics, where cricket will return to the Games. The fast bowler’s journey from India to the United States has been marked by perseverance, as he pursued both his professional life and cricketing aspirations. Netravalkar played a pivotal role in the U.S. team’s historic victory over Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, a moment that has since inspired a documentary chronicling his dual life. Netravalkar’s cricketing career took a backseat after he left India in 2015 to study in the U.S. Initially, he stepped away from the sport, but he gradually resumed playing recreationally before joining club cricket. His professional journey began in 2019 when he debuted for the U.S. national team, three years after securing a job at Oracle. For years, his colleagues remained unaware of his weekend commitments to tournaments, as he traveled across the country to compete. The documentary, titled “The Long Game: Saurabh Netravalkar, Between Two Worlds,” directed by Pierre ‘Pyare’ Friquet, explores Netravalkar’s life in both tech and cricket. The film highlights his role in the U.S. team’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, focusing on the dramatic “Super Over” where his precise bowling secured the win against Pakistan. The documentary interweaves key moments from his life with the match’s climactic scenes, using animation to recreate his memories. Friquet described the film’s depiction of Netravalkar’s struggles, including a “nightmare sequence” where his inner doubts and fears of failure are explored. Netravalkar praised the film’s accuracy, recalling how it evoked emotional responses from him.#oracle #saurabh_netravalkar #2028_olympics #us_team #2024_t20_world_cup
Delta Air Lines To Open 2nd Delta One Lounge At LAX This Summer Ahead Of The 2028 Olympics Delta Air Lines is set to unveil its second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this summer, becoming the first time the carrier will operate two of its premium business class lounges at a single hub. The new facility, located in Terminal 2, will initially open in a temporary configuration before a larger, permanent Delta One Lounge debuts in the same terminal in 2028. This expansion is part of Delta’s broader strategy to enhance its premium offerings in Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will bring a significant surge in international travel to the region. The new lounge will complement Delta’s existing Delta One Lounge in Terminal 3, which opened in 2024 as part of the airline’s multi-billion-dollar modernization of its LAX operations. Delta currently operates from both Terminals 2 and 3, which are connected airside and function as a single operational complex. The Terminal 2 lounge will feature a dedicated Delta One check-in area, private security screening, and direct access to the lounge. While specific design details and renderings have not been released, Delta has indicated the space will offer the same elevated experience as its other Delta One lounges, including full-service dining, premium bars, wellness areas, and personalized service. The expansion is closely tied to Delta’s role as the official airline partner of Team USA for the 2028 Olympics. The airline has already introduced special Airbus A350 aircraft with the LA 2028 livery since 2024, and is investing heavily in airport infrastructure and passenger facilities to accommodate the expected increase in traffic.#delta_air_lines #team_usa #los_angeles_international_airport #delta_one_lounge #2028_olympics
