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{{short description|Indian cricketer}} | {{short description|Indian cricketer}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}} | ||
{{EngvarB|date=October 2019}} | {{EngvarB|date=October 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
| name = Robin Uthappa | | name = Robin Uthappa | ||
| image = Robin Uthappa | | image = Robin Uthappa 1.jpg | ||
| image_size = 200px | | image_size = 200px | ||
| caption = Uthappa | | caption = Uthappa in 2014 | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| fullname = Robin Venu Uthappa | | fullname = Robin Venu Uthappa | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|11|11|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|11|11|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Kodagu]], [[Karnataka]], India | | birth_place =[[Kodagu]], [[Karnataka]], India | ||
| heightft = | | heightft = | ||
| heightinch = | | heightinch = | ||
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| year6 = 2017–2018 | | year6 = 2017–2018 | ||
| club7 = [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] | | club7 = [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] | ||
| year7 = | | year7 = 2019–present | ||
| club8 = [[Rajasthan Royals]] | | club8 = [[Rajasthan Royals]] | ||
| year8 = 2020 | | year8 = 2020 | ||
| club9 = [[Chennai Super Kings]] | | club9 = [[Chennai Super Kings]] | ||
| year9 = | | year9 = 2021–present | ||
| clubnumber8 = 07 | | clubnumber8 = 07 | ||
| columns = 4 | | columns = 4 | ||
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| runs1 = 934 | | runs1 = 934 | ||
| bat avg1 = 25.94 | | bat avg1 = 25.94 | ||
| 100s/50s1 = 0/ | | 100s/50s1 = 0/6 | ||
| top score1 = 86 | | top score1 = 86 | ||
| deliveries1 = 2 | | deliveries1 = 2 | ||
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| catches/stumpings1 = 19/2 | | catches/stumpings1 = 19/2 | ||
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | | column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | ||
| matches2 = | | matches2 = 12 | ||
| runs2 = 249 | | runs2 = 249 | ||
| bat avg2 = 24. | | bat avg2 = 24.90 | ||
| 100s/50s2 = 0/1 | | 100s/50s2 = 0/1 | ||
| top score2 = 50 | | top score2 = 50 | ||
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| catches/stumpings2 = 2/– | | catches/stumpings2 = 2/– | ||
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | | column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches3 = | | matches3 = 142 | ||
| runs3 = 9, | | runs3 = 9,446 | ||
| bat avg3 = | | bat avg3 = 40.71 | ||
| 100s/50s3 = | | 100s/50s3 = 22/52 | ||
| top score3 = 162 | | top score3 = 162 | ||
| deliveries3 = | | deliveries3 = 754 | ||
| wickets3 = 12 | | wickets3 = 12 | ||
| bowl avg3 = 40. | | bowl avg3 = 40.41 | ||
| fivefor3 = 0 | | fivefor3 = 0 | ||
| tenfor3 = 0 | | tenfor3 = 0 | ||
| best bowling3 = 3/26 | | best bowling3 = 3/26 | ||
| catches/stumpings3 = | | catches/stumpings3 = 134/2 | ||
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]] | | column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]] | ||
| matches4 = | | matches4 = 203 | ||
| runs4 = 6 | | runs4 = 6.534 | ||
| bat avg4 = | | bat avg4 = 35.31 | ||
| 100s/50s4 = | | 100s/50s4 = 16/33 | ||
| top score4 = 169 | | top score4 = 169 | ||
| deliveries4 = 284 | | deliveries4 = 284 | ||
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| tenfor4 = 0 | | tenfor4 = 0 | ||
| best bowling4 = 2/19 | | best bowling4 = 2/19 | ||
| catches/stumpings4 = | | catches/stumpings4 = 110/9 | ||
| date = | | date = 28 May | ||
| year = | | year = 2022 | ||
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35582.html ESPNCricinfo | | source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35582.html ESPNCricinfo | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Robin Venu Uthappa''' ({{audio|Robin_Uthappa.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 11 November 1985) is an Indian [[cricketer]] who plays for [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in domestic cricket. Robin has represented team India in ODIs and T20Is. Currently, Robin Uthappa plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. | '''Robin Venu Uthappa''' ({{audio|Robin_Uthappa.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 11 November 1985) is an Indian [[cricketer]] who plays for [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in domestic cricket. Robin has represented team India in ODIs and T20Is. Currently, Robin Uthappa plays for [[Chennai Super Kings]] in IPL. | ||
Uthappa made his [[One Day International]] debut in the seventh and final match of the [[English cricket team in India in 2005-06|English tour of India]] in April 2006. He had a successful debut, making 86 as an opening [[batsman]] before being dismissed [[run out]]. It was the highest score for an Indian debutant in a [[Limited overs cricket|limited-overs match]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cricinfo – Records – India – One Day Internationals – High scores on debut | url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284184.html | access-date=30 August 2007}}</ref> He is nicknamed 'The Walking Assassin' for his tactic of charging the bowler. He played an important role in India's win at the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]]. He finished the [[2014–15 Ranji Trophy]] season as the highest run scorer that season. | Uthappa made his [[One Day International]] debut in the seventh and final match of the [[English cricket team in India in 2005-06|English tour of India]] in April 2006. He had a successful debut, making 86 as an opening [[batsman]] before being dismissed [[run out]]. It was the highest score for an Indian debutant in a [[Limited overs cricket|limited-overs match]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cricinfo – Records – India – One Day Internationals – High scores on debut | url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284184.html | access-date=30 August 2007}}</ref> He is nicknamed 'The Walking Assassin' for his tactic of charging down towards the bowler. He played an important role in India's win at the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]]. He finished the [[2014–15 Ranji Trophy]] season as the highest run scorer that season and was also the highest run-scorer that year in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
[[File:Robin Uthappa 4.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Robin Uthappa 4.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Uthappa during fielding practice session]] | ||
Uthappa first came to the public's attention when he made 66 for India B against India A in the Challenger Trophy in 2005. The following year, in the same tournament, Uthappa made match-winning 93-ball 100 against the same team which propelled him in the big league. Previously, he had been a member of the India Under-19 team that won the Asia Cup. Once a wicket-keeper batsman, his [[List A]] batting average of near 40 with a strike rate of approximately 90 has made him regarded as something of a limited overs cricket specialist. | Uthappa first came to the public's attention when he made 66 for India B against India A in the Challenger Trophy in 2005. The following year, in the same tournament, Uthappa made match-winning 93-ball 100 against the same team which propelled him in the big league. Previously, he had been a member of the India Under-19 team that won the Asia Cup. Once a wicket-keeper batsman, his [[List A]] batting average of near 40 with a strike rate of approximately 90 has made him regarded as something of a limited overs cricket specialist. | ||
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In the sixth ODI of the [[NatWest Series]] 2007–2008, he scored 47 off 33 balls to take India to a thrilling victory, keeping Indian hopes alive in the 7- match series which they were trailing 2–3 before the match. Used to batting as an opener, in this match he came in at the unfamiliar position of no 7. When he came at the crease India were 5 down for 234 after 40.2 overs, still needing 83 from less than 10 overs. After Dhoni got out in the 47th over with the Indian score at 294, Uthappa kept a cool head to take India to the target with two balls to spare in a remarkable victory. | In the sixth ODI of the [[NatWest Series]] 2007–2008, he scored 47 off 33 balls to take India to a thrilling victory, keeping Indian hopes alive in the 7- match series which they were trailing 2–3 before the match. Used to batting as an opener, in this match he came in at the unfamiliar position of no 7. When he came at the crease India were 5 down for 234 after 40.2 overs, still needing 83 from less than 10 overs. After Dhoni got out in the 47th over with the Indian score at 294, Uthappa kept a cool head to take India to the target with two balls to spare in a remarkable victory. | ||
[[File:Robin Uthappa 2.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Robin Uthappa 2.jpg|thumb|200x200px]] | ||
Uthappa also scored a crucial 50 against Pakistan in the 20–20 World Cup in South Africa, when India were tottering at 39/4. With this, he became the first Indian to score a 50 in a T20 International match.<ref name="first50">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3&id=6&type=team|title=India Cricket Team Records & Stats - ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> India subsequently won the match in bowl out 3–0, where he bowled one of the three deliveries that hit the stumps. | Uthappa also scored a crucial 50 against Pakistan in the 20–20 World Cup in South Africa in the year 2007, when India were tottering at 39/4. With this, he became the first Indian to score a 50 in a T20 International match.<ref name="first50">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=3&id=6&type=team|title=India Cricket Team Records & Stats - ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> India subsequently won the match in bowl out 3–0, where he bowled one of the three deliveries that hit the stumps. | ||
After his impressive performance in the [[2014 Indian Premier League|seventh season of IPL]], he was selected to captain the [[India A cricket team|India A team]] for its tour of Australia in July 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Tiwary, Uthappa to captain India A in Australia |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/751631.html |work= espncricinfo.com |date= 11 June 2014 |access-date= 11 June 2014}}</ref> | After his impressive performance in the [[2014 Indian Premier League|seventh season of IPL]], he was selected to captain the [[India A cricket team|India A team]] for its tour of Australia in July 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title= Tiwary, Uthappa to captain India A in Australia |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/751631.html |work= espncricinfo.com |date= 11 June 2014 |access-date= 11 June 2014}}</ref> | ||
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== Indian Premier League == | == Indian Premier League == | ||
Uthappa played for [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[2008 Indian Premier League]] and had a fairly successful opening season. In his first match he scored 48 runs from 38 balls against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. In the next game, against [[Chennai Super Kings]], he made 43 (36) including 6 fours and a six. Against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], he stitched an unbeaten 123-run partnership with [[Dwayne Bravo]], where he scored a run-a-ball 37 to steer Mumbai to an easy win. Then he scored 34 off just 21 deliveries to lead Mumbai to an emphatic victory over the in-form [[Rajasthan Royals]]. However, a quickfire 23-ball 46 from Uthappa went in vain after [[Delhi Daredevils]] clinched a 5-wicket win in a nail-biting finish. | Uthappa played for the [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[2008 Indian Premier League]] and had a fairly successful opening season. In his first match he scored 48 runs from 38 balls against [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. In the next game, against [[Chennai Super Kings]], he made 43 (36) including 6 fours and a six. Against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], he stitched an unbeaten 123-run partnership with [[Dwayne Bravo]], where he scored a run-a-ball 37 to steer Mumbai to an easy win. Then he scored 34 off just 21 deliveries to lead Mumbai to an emphatic victory over the in-form [[Rajasthan Royals]]. However, a quickfire 23-ball 46 from Uthappa went in vain after [[Delhi Daredevils]] clinched a 5-wicket win in a nail-biting finish. | ||
In January 2009, he was swapped with [[Zaheer Khan]] and moved to [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. He had a disappointing 2009 season of IPL for the Royal Challengers. His only noteworthy innings came against the Mumbai Indians in a match where he struck 66* off 42 balls to guide the RCB run-chase. | In January 2009, he was swapped with [[Zaheer Khan]] and moved to [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]. He had a disappointing 2009 season of IPL for the Royal Challengers. His only noteworthy innings came against the Mumbai Indians in a match where he struck 66* off 42 balls to guide the RCB run-chase. | ||
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In a match against [[Kings XI Punjab]] in [[2010 Indian Premier League]] he smashed a 21-ball 51, the second fastest fifty in [[Indian Premier League]] and was instrumental in setting up the win for the Royal Challengers. He came up with another match-winning innings, against [[Chennai Super Kings]], as he struck an unbeaten 68 off just 38 balls. He also won the Man of the match award for this effort. Against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], he scored an unbeaten 50 from only 22 deliveries to take the Challengers to another comfortable win. He ended the season with 374 runs from 14 innings at an average of 31.16. He also hit 27 sixes, which was the most by any batsman in that season. For his performances in 2010, he was named in the Cricinfo IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/457382.html|title=The IPL XI|date=26 April 2010|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> | In a match against [[Kings XI Punjab]] in [[2010 Indian Premier League]] he smashed a 21-ball 51, the second fastest fifty in [[Indian Premier League]] and was instrumental in setting up the win for the Royal Challengers. He came up with another match-winning innings, against [[Chennai Super Kings]], as he struck an unbeaten 68 off just 38 balls. He also won the Man of the match award for this effort. Against [[Kolkata Knight Riders]], he scored an unbeaten 50 from only 22 deliveries to take the Challengers to another comfortable win. He ended the season with 374 runs from 14 innings at an average of 31.16. He also hit 27 sixes, which was the most by any batsman in that season. For his performances in 2010, he was named in the Cricinfo IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/457382.html|title=The IPL XI|date=26 April 2010|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> | ||
For the [[2011 Indian Premier League]] he was bought by [[Pune Warriors]] for a huge sum of US$2.1 million (approximately INR 9.4 crores) in the auction held at [[Bangalore]]. He was the second most expensive player in that auction behind [[Gautam Gambhir]], who was bought for US$2.4 million by [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]. | For the [[2011 Indian Premier League]], he was bought by [[Pune Warriors]] for a huge sum of US$2.1 million (approximately INR 9.4 crores) in the auction held at [[Bangalore]]. He was the second most expensive player in that auction behind [[Gautam Gambhir]], who was bought for US$2.4 million by [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]. | ||
According to Bangalore Mirror, | According to Bangalore Mirror, a few days before the start of the Champions League T20 Robin Uthappa converted to Roman Catholicism at the Holy Ghost Church in Bangalore. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore presided over and conducted the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coorgtourisminfo.com/coorg-news/cricketer-robin-uthappa-baptised-christianity/|title=Cricketer Robin Uthappa baptised into Christianity|website=Coorg Tourism Info|date=18 September 2011|access-date=4 April 2018}}</ref><ref>[http://www.kemmannu.com/index.php?action=highlights&type=1692 Cricketer Robin Uthappa and his sister Sharon Uthappa formally became Christians]. Kemmannu.com (18 September 2011). Retrieved on 23 December 2013.</ref> | ||
Even though IPL 5 was a disappointing one for [[Pune Warriors India]], Robin Uthappa remained their top scorer scoring 405 runs from 16 games, which included a blistering 69 against the RCB. The same happened in Season 6 of IPL, although team's performance was poor, Robin Uthappa managed to score 434 runs in 16 matches. | Even though IPL 5 was a disappointing one for [[Pune Warriors India]], Robin Uthappa remained their top scorer scoring 405 runs from 16 games, which included a blistering 69 against the RCB. The same happened in Season 6 of IPL, although team's performance was poor, Robin Uthappa managed to score 434 runs in 16 matches. | ||
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For the [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020 season]] of IPL, Uthappa was bought by [[Rajasthan Royals]] for {{INRConvert|3|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=IPL 2020 auction: Chawla most expensive Indian; Uthappa goes to Rajasthan Royals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2020-auction/article30347824.ece |access-date=19 December 2019 |work=Sportstar |date=19 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He played 12 matches in the season, scoring 196 runs at an average of 16.33 and a highest-score of 41.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/rajasthan-royals/squad/127/robin-uthappa|access-date=28 January 2021|website=www.iplt20.com|language=en}}</ref> | For the [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020 season]] of IPL, Uthappa was bought by [[Rajasthan Royals]] for {{INRConvert|3|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=IPL 2020 auction: Chawla most expensive Indian; Uthappa goes to Rajasthan Royals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2020-auction/article30347824.ece |access-date=19 December 2019 |work=Sportstar |date=19 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He played 12 matches in the season, scoring 196 runs at an average of 16.33 and a highest-score of 41.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/rajasthan-royals/squad/127/robin-uthappa|access-date=28 January 2021|website=www.iplt20.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In January 2021, he was traded to [[Chennai Super Kings]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajasthan Royals trade Robin Uthappa to CSK in all-cash deal|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-retention-february-auction-rajasthan-royals-trade-robin-uthappa-to-csk-chennai-super-kings-in-all-cash-deal-1248743|access-date=22 January 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He scored 63 runs from 44 balls in the Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals which helped Super kings to march towards the 9th IPL finals. | |||
In the [[2022 IPL Auction]], Uthappa was bought by the [[Chennai Super Kings]] for his base price of ₹ 2 crores.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Muthu|first=Deivarayan|last2=Somani|first2=Saurabh|title=Live blog: The IPL 2022 auction|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/live-blog-ipl-2022-auction-1300707|access-date=12 February 2022|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Robin Uthappa is half [[Kodava people|Kodava]] by ethnicity. His mother Roselyn is a [[Malayali]]. His father, Venu Uthappa, a former hockey umpire is a [[Kodava people|Kodava]] Hindu. He married his long-time girlfriend [[Sheethal Goutham]] in March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kemmannu.com/index.php?action=highlights&type=1692 |title=Cricketer Robin Uthappa and his sister Sharon Uthappa formally became Christians |publisher=Kemmannu.com |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080953191600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521031325/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080953191600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |title=Archive News |date=2008 | Robin Uthappa is half [[Kodava people|Kodava]] by ethnicity. His mother Roselyn is a [[Malayali]]. His father, Venu Uthappa, a former hockey umpire is a [[Kodava people|Kodava]] Hindu. Later on in life he converted to Christianity which he practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/robin-uthappa-baptised/articleshow/21518427.cms| title=Robin Uthappa baptised }}</ref> He married his long-time girlfriend [[Sheethal Goutham]] in March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kemmannu.com/index.php?action=highlights&type=1692 |title=Cricketer Robin Uthappa and his sister Sharon Uthappa formally became Christians |publisher=Kemmannu.com |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080953191600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521031325/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080953191600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |title=Archive News |date=9 August 2008 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> | ||
Uthappa after a series of bad season in domestic cricket and failing to make it to the national squad was combating with depression and was on the verge of committing a suicide. He said that he once saw his success in failure of teammate.<ref>{{Citation|title=What you experience outside your comfort zone {{!}} Robin Uthappa {{!}} TEDxJIPMER|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP3mzQD-om0|language=en|access-date=19 January 2022}}</ref> However, he rebuilt his career by changing his cricketing technique at a juncture when many of his peers who debuted after him were cementing their places in the National Squad. With a new batting technique, improve fitness with sheer hard work and dedication the hard-fought battle with depression was won and was back on field with spectacular performances. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Robin-Uthappa/3152.html Robin Uthappa]'s profile page on Wisden | * [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Robin-Uthappa/3152.html Robin Uthappa]'s profile page on Wisden | ||
* {{Twitter|id=robbieuthappa}} | * {{Twitter|id=robbieuthappa}} | ||
*[https://cricketandcricketer.com/robin-uthappa-hero-of-indian-cricket/ Unlucky Cricketer] on [https://cricketandcricketer.com/ Cricket and Cricketer] | |||
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Robin Venu Uthappa (
pronunciation (help·info); born 11 November 1985) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket. Robin has represented team India in ODIs and T20Is. Currently, Robin Uthappa plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.
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| Full name | Robin Venu Uthappa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 November 1985 Kodagu, Karnataka, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman, wicketkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 165) | 15 April 2006 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 14 July 2015 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 37 (formerly 17) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 13) | 13 September 2007 v Scotland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 19 July 2015 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002/03–2016/17 | Karnataka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Mumbai Indians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Pune Warriors India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Saurashtra | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–present | Kerala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Rajasthan Royals (squad no. 07) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Uthappa made his One Day International debut in the seventh and final match of the English tour of India in April 2006. He had a successful debut, making 86 as an opening batsman before being dismissed run out. It was the highest score for an Indian debutant in a limited-overs match.[1] He is nicknamed 'The Walking Assassin' for his tactic of charging down towards the bowler. He played an important role in India's win at the 2007 ICC World Twenty20. He finished the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy season as the highest run scorer that season and was also the highest run-scorer that year in the IPL.
Early lifeEdit
Uthappa was born in Kodagu in Karnataka, India. He received his education at Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College which comes under the umbrella of Jain University, Bangalore.[citation needed]
CareerEdit
Uthappa first came to the public's attention when he made 66 for India B against India A in the Challenger Trophy in 2005. The following year, in the same tournament, Uthappa made match-winning 93-ball 100 against the same team which propelled him in the big league. Previously, he had been a member of the India Under-19 team that won the Asia Cup. Once a wicket-keeper batsman, his List A batting average of near 40 with a strike rate of approximately 90 has made him regarded as something of a limited overs cricket specialist.
He was recalled to the ODI side in January 2007 for the series against the West Indies. He did not feature in the first two games. He scored a quick 70 in the third game followed by a quickfire 28 in the fourth game.
He was selected in the 15-member squad of the Indian team for the 2007 Cricket World Cup held in the West Indies in March–April 2007. He played in all three group games, but only scored 30 runs in total as India suffered a shock defeat to Bangladesh and a loss to Sri Lanka resulting in the team not qualifying for the Super 8 stage.
In the sixth ODI of the NatWest Series 2007–2008, he scored 47 off 33 balls to take India to a thrilling victory, keeping Indian hopes alive in the 7- match series which they were trailing 2–3 before the match. Used to batting as an opener, in this match he came in at the unfamiliar position of no 7. When he came at the crease India were 5 down for 234 after 40.2 overs, still needing 83 from less than 10 overs. After Dhoni got out in the 47th over with the Indian score at 294, Uthappa kept a cool head to take India to the target with two balls to spare in a remarkable victory.
Uthappa also scored a crucial 50 against Pakistan in the 20–20 World Cup in South Africa in the year 2007, when India were tottering at 39/4. With this, he became the first Indian to score a 50 in a T20 International match.[2] India subsequently won the match in bowl out 3–0, where he bowled one of the three deliveries that hit the stumps.
After his impressive performance in the seventh season of IPL, he was selected to captain the India A team for its tour of Australia in July 2013.[3]
In November 2014, Robin was included into Indian One Day International squad for the last two matches against Sri Lanka.
Robin was included in 30 men Indian squad for 2015 Cricket World Cup.[4] Robin Uthappa was also included in team India which toured Zimbabwe in 2015
In June 2019, Uthappa moved from Saurashtra, joining Kerala, ahead of the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy season.[5][6]
Indian Premier LeagueEdit
Uthappa played for the Mumbai Indians in the 2008 Indian Premier League and had a fairly successful opening season. In his first match he scored 48 runs from 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the next game, against Chennai Super Kings, he made 43 (36) including 6 fours and a six. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, he stitched an unbeaten 123-run partnership with Dwayne Bravo, where he scored a run-a-ball 37 to steer Mumbai to an easy win. Then he scored 34 off just 21 deliveries to lead Mumbai to an emphatic victory over the in-form Rajasthan Royals. However, a quickfire 23-ball 46 from Uthappa went in vain after Delhi Daredevils clinched a 5-wicket win in a nail-biting finish.
In January 2009, he was swapped with Zaheer Khan and moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore. He had a disappointing 2009 season of IPL for the Royal Challengers. His only noteworthy innings came against the Mumbai Indians in a match where he struck 66* off 42 balls to guide the RCB run-chase.
In a match against Kings XI Punjab in 2010 Indian Premier League he smashed a 21-ball 51, the second fastest fifty in Indian Premier League and was instrumental in setting up the win for the Royal Challengers. He came up with another match-winning innings, against Chennai Super Kings, as he struck an unbeaten 68 off just 38 balls. He also won the Man of the match award for this effort. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored an unbeaten 50 from only 22 deliveries to take the Challengers to another comfortable win. He ended the season with 374 runs from 14 innings at an average of 31.16. He also hit 27 sixes, which was the most by any batsman in that season. For his performances in 2010, he was named in the Cricinfo IPL XI.[7]
For the 2011 Indian Premier League, he was bought by Pune Warriors for a huge sum of US$2.1 million (approximately INR 9.4 crores) in the auction held at Bangalore. He was the second most expensive player in that auction behind Gautam Gambhir, who was bought for US$2.4 million by Kolkata Knight Riders.
According to Bangalore Mirror, a few days before the start of the Champions League T20 Robin Uthappa converted to Roman Catholicism at the Holy Ghost Church in Bangalore. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore presided over and conducted the ceremony.[8][9]
Even though IPL 5 was a disappointing one for Pune Warriors India, Robin Uthappa remained their top scorer scoring 405 runs from 16 games, which included a blistering 69 against the RCB. The same happened in Season 6 of IPL, although team's performance was poor, Robin Uthappa managed to score 434 runs in 16 matches.
For the seventh season of IPL, he was drafted in by Kolkata Knight Riders. He failed to perform well in first leg of the tournament conducted in UAE. He was then promoted to the opening position with Gautam Gambhir and performed well in the India-leg of the season. He won the Orange Cap, given for scoring most runs in the season, 660, and in the process created a T20 record for having scored 40+ scores in 8 consecutive games.[10] He eventually made 11, breaking the record held by Mathew Hayden of most 40+ scores in a single season.[11] He was part of the Knight Riders squad until being released ahead of the 2020 IPL auction.[12]
For the 2020 season of IPL, Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹3 crore (US$340,000).[13] He played 12 matches in the season, scoring 196 runs at an average of 16.33 and a highest-score of 41.[14]
In January 2021, he was traded to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.[15] He scored 63 runs from 44 balls in the Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals which helped Super kings to march towards the 9th IPL finals.
In the 2022 IPL Auction, Uthappa was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for his base price of ₹ 2 crores.[16]
Personal lifeEdit
Robin Uthappa is half Kodava by ethnicity. His mother Roselyn is a Malayali. His father, Venu Uthappa, a former hockey umpire is a Kodava Hindu. Later on in life he converted to Christianity which he practices.[17] He married his long-time girlfriend Sheethal Goutham in March 2016.[18][19]
Uthappa after a series of bad season in domestic cricket and failing to make it to the national squad was combating with depression and was on the verge of committing a suicide. He said that he once saw his success in failure of teammate.[20] However, he rebuilt his career by changing his cricketing technique at a juncture when many of his peers who debuted after him were cementing their places in the National Squad. With a new batting technique, improve fitness with sheer hard work and dedication the hard-fought battle with depression was won and was back on field with spectacular performances.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Cricinfo – Records – India – One Day Internationals – High scores on debut". Retrieved 30 August 2007.
- ↑ "India Cricket Team Records & Stats - ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo.
- ↑ "Tiwary, Uthappa to captain India A in Australia". espncricinfo.com. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ NDTVSports.com. "Latest Sports News, Live Scores, Results Today's Sports Headlines Updates - NDTV Sports". NDTVSports.com.
- ↑ "Ranji Trophy: Robin Uthappa set to play for Kerala". Sport Star. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ↑ "Robin Uthappa to Lead Kerala in Domestic One-Day & T20 Trophies". News18. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ↑ "The IPL XI". Cricinfo. 26 April 2010.
- ↑ "Cricketer Robin Uthappa baptised into Christianity". Coorg Tourism Info. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ↑ Cricketer Robin Uthappa and his sister Sharon Uthappa formally became Christians. Kemmannu.com (18 September 2011). Retrieved on 23 December 2013.
- ↑ "KKR's Robin Uthappa sets new world record in T20s". samachar.com. 23 May 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "The IPL's first three-time champion, and Robin's record". espncricinfo.com. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction?". ESPN Cricinfo. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ↑ "IPL 2020 auction: Chawla most expensive Indian; Uthappa goes to Rajasthan Royals". Sportstar. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ↑ "IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website". www.iplt20.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Royals trade Robin Uthappa to CSK in all-cash deal". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ↑ Muthu, Deivarayan; Somani, Saurabh. "Live blog: The IPL 2022 auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ↑ "Robin Uthappa baptised".
- ↑ "Cricketer Robin Uthappa and his sister Sharon Uthappa formally became Christians". Kemmannu.com. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 9 August 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ What you experience outside your comfort zone | Robin Uthappa | TEDxJIPMER, retrieved 19 January 2022
External linksEdit
- Robin Uthappa at ESPNcricinfo
- Robin Uthappa's profile page on Wisden
- Robin Uthappa on Twitter
- Unlucky Cricketer on Cricket and Cricketer
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