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KRISHNAMACHARI SRIKKANTH
A Great Cricketer of
India
A member of the Indian squad when they won the 1983
Prudential World Cup
About:
Name:
Date & Place of Birth:
- December 21, 1959 – Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Activity / Profession / Trait / Objective:
Nationality:
Introduction:
- He is a former captain of the Indian cricket
team and also the former chairman of the selection committee.
Personal and family:
- He is an electrical engineer by qualification
(B.E.) and graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy in
Chennai, India.
History & Achievements
- He played for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy
domestic cricket league in India.
- He made his One Day International debut
against England in Ahmedabad in 1981. Just two days later he also
made his Test debut against England at Mumbai. He made his debut at
the age of 21 as an opener partnering Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar.
- He was a member of the Indian squad when they
won the 1983 Prudential World Cup and 1985 Benson & Hedges World
Championship of Cricket.
- In the 1983 World Cup final against the West
Indies, Srikkanth top scored for India. Along with Yashpal Sharma he
was one of the quickest fielders for India.
- After retirement he has been the coach of the
India 'A' team. He has since been a broadcaster and commentator with
various sports and news channels, known for his frank views.
- In February 2008, he was named the ambassador
for the Chennai Super Kings franchise of Indian Premier League.
- During his tenure, India won the ICC Cricket
World Cup (ODI) and was also ranked the No.1 Test side for the first
time.
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