One of India’s best fast bowlers, Javagal Srinath, who was born on August 31, is a global icon. Srinath was a legitimate fast bowler who was capable of frequently reaching speeds of over 140 kmph. This article reveals many known as well as lesser-known facts about the former cricketer. Srinath was the first fast bowler from this country to record more than 300 wickets in One Day Internationals. Srinath controlled the Indian fast-bowling attack for more than nine years after the retirement of Dev. With 315 wickets, he is still behind Anil Kumble as India’s second-highest One Day International wicket-taker.
Javagal got 44 wickets in the four World Cups he participated in, which were in 1992, 1996, 1999, and 2003, making him the joint-highest wicket-taker for India in World Cups beside Zaheer Khan. As addressed by Rahul Bhattacharya, Srinath’s vulnerabilities included his stamina and his sensitivity under pressure. He occasionally gave the idea that he could have done more, but by the time he was finished, he had done enough in many aspects.
Javagal Srinath Biography:
- Real Name: Javagal Romelu Srinath
- Other/Nickname: Javagal
- Profession: Former Indian Cricketer (Bowler)
- Famous for: Fast Bowling
- Best Performance: in tests played in 1999’s opening match of the Asian Test Championship versus Pakistan.
- Javagal Srinath Net Worth: $9 Million
- Javagal Srinath Salary: $ 4,00,000 Annually
- Javagal Srinath Monthly Income: $32,000
Javagal Srinath Physical Status:
- Height: 6 Feet and 3’ Inches
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Natural Black
Javagal Srinath Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: August 31st, 1969
- Date Of Death: not relevant
- Place Of Birth: Hassan district Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka
- School: Marimallappa High School, Karnataka, India
- College: Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan district Karnataka, Jayachamrajendra College of Engineering (Mysore)
- Highest Education Qualification: Bachelor of engineering in instrumental technology
Javagal Srinath Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Javagal Srinath Wife: First Marriage: Jyothsna, in 1999. Second Marriage: Madhavi Patravali in 2008
- Parents: Father – Laxman Wadekar
- Religion: Hindu Brahmin
Javagal Srinath Career Statistics:
- Test Debut: 29th October 1991 against Australia at Brisbane
- ODI Debut: 18th October 1991 against Pakistan at Sharjah
Javagal Srinath Achievements:
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- 1992, “cricketer of the year”
- In the year 1996 Javagal was awarded the “Arjuna award” by the government of India
- With 315 wickets, he still trails Anil Kumble as India’s second-highest One Day International wicket-taker.
- Along with Zaheer Khan, he is India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in World Cups with 44 wickets taken in all versions of the tournaments he appeared in.
- In the match between India and Zimbabwe in Paarl on January 27, 1997, Srinath’s delivery, measured at 149.6 km/h and 157 km/h, made him India’s fastest bowler ever.
Lesser-known facts about Javagal Srinath:
- Gundappa Vishwanath observed Javagal Srinath playing in a club game. He bowled a hat trick in the first inning of his first-class debut for Karnataka against Hyderabad in 1989–1990. He ultimately took a pitch in that inning.
- As a bowler, Javagal Srinath has appeared for India in most World Cups (1992, 1996, 1999, and 2003). Throughout the five World Cups, he has grabbed 44 wickets.
- In 2002, Javagal Srinath intended to give up playing cricket. But Sourav Ganguly, the captain of India at that time, urged him to continue playing through the 2003 World Cup. In the end, Srinath was India’s top wicket-taker in the competition.
- Srinath and Kumble teamed for 52 runs for the ninth wicket in an ODI match against Australia in 1996, enabling India to beat Australia by two wickets. Incidentally, their mothers were also in the stadium and were seated next to each other in the bleachers.
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