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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 | ||
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| 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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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. 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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