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{{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 | ||
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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, 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> | 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> | ||
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== 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=9 August 2008 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> | 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. | 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. | ||
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