KRISHNAMACHARI SRIKKANTH

A Great Cricketer of India
A member of the Indian squad when they won the 1983 Prudential World Cup

He is a former captain of the Indian cricket team and also the former chairman of the selection committee.

He is an electrical engineer by qualification (B.E.) and graduated from the College of Engineering, Guindy in Chennai, India.

He played for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy domestic cricket league in India.
He made his One Day International debut against England in Ahmedabad in 1981. Just two days later he also made his Test debut against England at Mumbai. He made his debut at the age of 21 as an opener partnering Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar.
He was a member of the Indian squad when they won the 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 for India. Along with Yashpal Sharma he was one of the quickest fielders for India.
After retirement he has been the coach of the India 'A' team. He has since been a broadcaster and commentator with various sports and news channels, known for his frank views.
In February 2008, he was named the ambassador for the Chennai Super Kings franchise of Indian Premier League.
During his tenure, India won the ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI) and was also ranked the No.1 Test side for the first time.

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