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| nickname = Cheeka | | nickname = Cheeka | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|12|21|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|12|21|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Madras | | birth_place = [[Madras]], India | ||
| heightft = | | heightft = | ||
| heightinch = | | heightinch = | ||
| batting = Right-handed | | batting = Right-handed | ||
| bowling = Right-arm medium | | bowling = {{ubl|Right-arm medium|Right-arm offbreak}} | ||
| role = Batsman | | role = Batsman | ||
| family = | | family = [[Anirudha Srikkanth]] (son) | ||
| international = true | | international = true | ||
| internationalspan = 1981–1992 | | internationalspan = 1981–1992 | ||
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| best bowling2 = 5/27 | | best bowling2 = 5/27 | ||
| catches/stumpings2 = 42/– | | catches/stumpings2 = 42/– | ||
| column3 = [[First | | column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches3 = 134 | | matches3 = 134 | ||
| runs3 = 7,349 | | runs3 = 7,349 | ||
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| best bowling3 = 3/14 | | best bowling3 = 3/14 | ||
| catches/stumpings3 = 93/– | | catches/stumpings3 = 93/– | ||
| column4 = [[List A | | column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]] | ||
| matches4 = 184 | | matches4 = 184 | ||
| runs4 = 5,209 | | runs4 = 5,209 | ||
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'''Krishnamachari Srikkanth''' {{audio|Krishnamachari_Srikkanth.ogg|pronunciation}} (born 21 December 1959), also known as '''Cheeka''', is a former captain of the [[Indian cricket team]] and former chairman of the selection committee. He played a crucial part in India's team batting line up as opener especially on the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]] winning squad by contributing crucial 38 runs as a top scorer in the finals against West Indies | '''Krishnamachari Srikkanth''' {{audio|Krishnamachari_Srikkanth.ogg|pronunciation}} (born 21 December 1959), also known as '''Cheeka''', is a former captain of the [[Indian cricket team]] and former chairman of the selection committee. He played a crucial part in India's team batting line up as opener especially on the [[1983 Cricket World Cup]] winning squad by contributing crucial 38 runs as a top scorer in the finals against West Indies. Known for his aggressive opening style, he has represented the Indian National Cricket team and [[Tamil Nadu]] in Indian domestic cricket. He is also a commentator on Star Sports Tamil. In 2019, he received the [[C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award]], the highest honour conferred by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] on a former player.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=BCCI Annual Awards 2018-19 - List of Winners |url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2020/news/143699/bcci-annual-awards-2018-19-list-of-winners |access-date=25 April 2023 |website=[[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Srikkanth played domestic cricket, for [[Tamil Nadu]] and South Zone. He made his [[One Day International]] debut against England in [[Ahmedabad]] in 1981, followed two days later by his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut against England at [[Mumbai|Bombay]] at the age of 21. He opened the innings partnering [[Sunil Gavaskar]]. Known for his aggressive batting style, he was an early role model for opening batsmen in future years to adopt a similar approach. | Srikkanth played domestic cricket, for [[Tamil Nadu]] and South Zone. He made his [[One Day International]] debut against England in [[Ahmedabad]] in 1981, followed two days later by his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut against England at [[Mumbai|Bombay]] at the age of 21. He opened the innings partnering [[Sunil Gavaskar]]. Known for his aggressive batting style, he was an early role model for opening batsmen in future years to adopt a similar approach. He was called by his fans as '''Viv Richards of India''' | ||
As he matured, he tempered his aggression somewhat and became a mainstay of the [[Indian cricket team]]. He was an integral member of the Indian squad when they won the [[1983 Cricket World Cup|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 in the finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scorecard, 1983 World Cup Final|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/65090.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 May 2014}}</ref> | As he matured, he tempered his aggression somewhat and became a mainstay of the [[Indian cricket team]]. He was an integral member of the Indian squad when they won the [[1983 Cricket World Cup|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 in the finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scorecard, 1983 World Cup Final|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/65090.html|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 May 2014}}</ref> | ||
He was made the [[Indian national cricket captains|captain of the Indian team]] in 1989. In the same year, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] made his debut under Srikkanth's captaincy . He remained the captain of the team for India's tour of Pakistan in 1990 and managed to draw all the Tests of the series. But the selectors were disappointed with his batting failures and dropped him. He returned two years later and played for another year before being dropped again. He retired from international cricket in 1993. He was the first Indian player to score a half-century and pick up 5 wickets in an ODI. He achieved this feat against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Visakhapatnam]] in 1988. Srikanth Ended his Test Career with 5 Catches in an Innings during his Last Test Match. | He was made the [[Indian national cricket captains|captain of the Indian team]] in 1989. In the same year, [[Sachin Tendulkar]] made his debut under Srikkanth's captaincy . He remained the captain of the team for India's tour of Pakistan in 1990 and managed to draw all the Tests of the series. But the selectors were disappointed with his batting failures and dropped him. He returned two years later and played for another year before being dropped again. He retired from international cricket in 1993. He was the first Indian player to score a half-century and pick up 5 wickets in an ODI. He achieved this feat against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Visakhapatnam]] in 1988. Srikanth Ended his Test Career with 5 Catches in an Innings during his Last Test Match. | ||
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On 20 December 2012, Krish Srikkanth was named the ambassador for the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] franchise of [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ipl2013.in/kris-srikkanth-appointed-mentor-of-hyderabad-sunrisers/ | title=Kris Srikkanth appointed mentor of Hyderabad Sunrisers | access-date=20 December 2012 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217223300/http://www.ipl2013.in/kris-srikkanth-appointed-mentor-of-hyderabad-sunrisers/ | archive-date=17 February 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | On 20 December 2012, Krish Srikkanth was named the ambassador for the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] franchise of [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ipl2013.in/kris-srikkanth-appointed-mentor-of-hyderabad-sunrisers/ | title=Kris Srikkanth appointed mentor of Hyderabad Sunrisers | access-date=20 December 2012 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217223300/http://www.ipl2013.in/kris-srikkanth-appointed-mentor-of-hyderabad-sunrisers/ | archive-date=17 February 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
Also, he is a commentator for the TV Network Star Sports Tamil. Srikkanth is also included to the panel of All India Council of Sports (AICS) as a member in January 2020.<ref>{{cite | Also, he is a commentator for the TV Network Star Sports Tamil. Srikkanth is also included to the panel of All India Council of Sports (AICS) as a member in January 2020.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/sachin-tendulkar-viswanathan-anand-dropped-from-government-panel-on-sports/articleshow/73465736.cms | title= Srikkanth included in government panel of sports| website= [[The Times of India]]| date= 21 January 2020}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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== In popular culture == | == In popular culture == | ||
* [[Jiiva]] played Kris Srikanth in the Hindi, Tamil | * [[Jiiva]] played Kris Srikanth in the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil multilingual film ''[[83 (film)|83 (2021)]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jiiva-to-play-kris-srikkanth/article26159408.ece|title=Jiiva to play Krishnamachari Srikkanth in '83'|author=Udhav Naig|date=2 February 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref> His depicted Cheeka's style and sense of humour very brilliantly and audience praised him for the acting. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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