Happy Birthday Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Interesting Facts about him
Happy Birthday Krishnamachari Srikkanth
Krishnamachari Srikkanth
Happy Birthday Krishnamachari Srikkanth: Krishnamachari Srikkanth is a former cricketer and captain of the Indian cricket team. Here are a few unique facts about him:
Srikkanth played international cricket for India from 1981 to 1992, and was known for his aggressive style of play.
He was the first Indian batsman to score a century in One Day International (ODI) cricket, achieving this feat against Australia in 1984.
Srikkanth was also the first Indian batsman to score a half-century in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, which he achieved against South Africa in 2006.
After retiring from cricket, Srikkanth became a cricket commentator and analyst, and has worked with various television networks and newspapers in India.
In 2012, he was appointed as the chairman of the national selection committee of the Indian cricket team.
Srikkanth was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award, one of India’s highest civilian honors, in 2009 for his contributions to cricket.
Srikkanth is also known for his distinctive style, which includes his trademark sunglasses and his habit of frequently removing his cap while fielding.