Full name | Javagal Romelu Srinath |
Names earned | • The Mysore Express • Karnataka Express |
Profession | Former Indian Cricketer (Bowler) |
Physical Stats & More |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 191 cm in meters- 1.91 m in feet inches- 6’ 3” |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Natural Black |
Cricket |
International Debut | ODI- 18 October 1991 against Pakistan at Sharjah Test- 29 October 1991 against Australia at Brisbane T20- Did not play |
Last Match | ODI- 23 March 2003 against Australia at Johannesburg Test- 30 October 2002 against West Indies at Kolkata T20 - Did not play |
International retirement | He announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket after the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa. |
Jersey Number | #7 (India) |
Domestic Team(s) | • Karnataka • Durham • Gloucestershire • Indian Board Presidents XI • India Seniors • Leicestershire • Rest of India • South Zone • Wills XI
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Batting Style | Right-Handed |
Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
Favourite Ball | Reverse Swing |
Records (main ones) | • Only Indian fast bowler to appear in four World Cups • World's best bowling figures (13 wickets for 132 runs) in a test match for a losing side • Second Indian after Anil Kumble to take 300 ODI wickets • Highest wicket-taker for India as a fast bowler in ODIs • Fourth highest wicket-takers among Indian fast bowlers in Test matches • Highest number of wickets in World Cups by an Indian bowler • Second highest number of Not Outs after Steve Waugh in World Cups • 4th highest number of matches as a match referee in ODIs • Fastest ball bowled by an Indian bowler ever (157 kmph) • Joint highest wicket-taker with Zaheer Khan in World Cups by an Indian and 5th overall • Highest record for taking 5-wicket haul three times, equaling Harbhajan Singh in ODIs • Fifth highest wicket taker in international cricket as a fast bowler |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 1992- Indian Cricketer of the Year • 1996- Arjuna award, by the Government of India |
Personal Life |
Date of Birth | 31 August 1969 (Sunday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 54 Years |
Birthplace | Hassan district, Karnataka |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mysore, Karnataka |
School | Marimallappa High School, Mysore, Karnataka |
College/University | • Malnad college of engineering, Hassan, Karnataka • Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (Mysore) |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumental Technology |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian Note: He grew up as a vegetarian; however, he started following a non-vegetarian diet on the advice of his cricket coach. |
Controversy | In 2002, Srinath became upset when he was asked to take a break by the national selector after the West Indies tour. Later, he went to England, where he started playing county cricket, and during this time the national Indian team was also on a tour to England. In an interview, Srinath expressed his anguish over the issue. He said, "I think before the World Cup, we had toured West Indies Without my knowledge, the selectors told me I had to take a break. Generally, we used to have a talk and then I used to volunteer saying ‘look I need a break. But this time they just said ‘we’re giving you a break’ and that didn’t go well with me. Obviously, I was a little upset. I didn’t want my career to be played in the hands of anybody." |
Relationships & More |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | • First Marriage: Year, 1999 • Second Marriage: Year, 2008 |
Family |
Wife/Spouse | • First Wife: Jyothsna (1999)
• Second Wife: Madhavi Patravali (2008-Present)
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Parents | Father- Late JK Chandrashekar (Businessman)
Mother- Bhagyalakshmi
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Siblings | Brother- Javagal Srinivas
Sisters- Srilakshmi, Srilatha |
Favourites |
Cuisine | South Indian |
Actor | Rajinikanth |
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