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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Former Indian cricketer}}<br />
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{{Infobox cricketer<br />
| name = Kris Srikkanth<br />
| caption = Srikkanth at a social-awareness event<br />
| country = India<br />
| fullname = Krishnamachari Srikkanth<br />
| nickname = Cheeka<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|12|21|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Madras]], India<br />
| heightft = <br />
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| batting = Right-handed<br />
| bowling = {{ubl|Right-arm medium|Right-arm offbreak}}<br />
| role = Batsman<br />
| family = [[Anirudha Srikkanth]] (son)<br />
| international = true<br />
| internationalspan = 1981–1992<br />
| testdebutdate = 27 November<br />
| testdebutyear = 1981<br />
| testdebutagainst = England<br />
| testcap = 154<br />
| lasttestdate = 1 February<br />
| lasttestyear = 1992<br />
| lasttestagainst = Australia<br />
| odidebutdate = 25 November<br />
| odidebutyear = 1981<br />
| odidebutagainst = England<br />
| odicap = 37<br />
| lastodidate = 15 March<br />
| lastodiyear = 1992<br />
| lastodiagainst = South Africa<br />
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| columns = 4<br />
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]<br />
| matches1 = 43<br />
| runs1 = 2,062<br />
| bat avg1 = 29.88<br />
| 100s/50s1 = 2/12<br />
| top score1 = 123<br />
| deliveries1 = 216<br />
| wickets1 = 0<br />
| bowl avg1 = –<br />
| fivefor1 = –<br />
| tenfor1 = –<br />
| best bowling1 = –<br />
| catches/stumpings1 = 40/–<br />
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]<br />
| matches2 = 146<br />
| runs2 = 4,091<br />
| bat avg2 = 29.01<br />
| 100s/50s2 = 4/27<br />
| top score2 = 123<br />
| deliveries2 = 712<br />
| wickets2 = 25<br />
| bowl avg2 = 25.64<br />
| fivefor2 = 2<br />
| tenfor2 = 0<br />
| best bowling2 = 5/27<br />
| catches/stumpings2 = 42/–<br />
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]<br />
| matches3 = 134<br />
| runs3 = 7,349<br />
| bat avg3 = 34.99<br />
| 100s/50s3 = 12/45<br />
| top score3 = 172<br />
| deliveries3 = 2,533<br />
| wickets3 = 29<br />
| bowl avg3 = 49.72<br />
| fivefor3 = 0<br />
| tenfor3 = 0<br />
| best bowling3 = 3/14<br />
| catches/stumpings3 = 93/–<br />
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]<br />
| matches4 = 184<br />
| runs4 = 5,209<br />
| bat avg4 = 29.26<br />
| 100s/50s4 = 5/32<br />
| top score4 = 123<br />
| deliveries4 = 961<br />
| wickets4 = 31<br />
| bowl avg4 = 29.06<br />
| fivefor4 = 2<br />
| tenfor4 = 0<br />
| best bowling4 = 5/27<br />
| catches/stumpings4 = 53/–<br />
| date = 10 November<br />
| year = 2014<br />
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/canada/content/player/34103.html ESPNcricinfo<br />
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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. 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><br />
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==Career==<br />
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'''<br />
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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><br />
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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.<br />
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Srikkanth holds the unusual distinction of scoring the only run ever scored in international cricket at [[Ray Mitchell Oval]], in [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay, Australia]]. The venue hosted its only international match during the [[1992 Cricket World Cup]], and the match was washed out after two deliveries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/55/55551.html|title=India vs Sri Lanka|access-date=11 December 2011|publisher=Cricket Archive}}</ref><br />
In June 2013, Srikkanth participated in the 6th season of ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2013/krishnamachari-srikkanth-contestant-in-jhalak-6-111240.html | title= Krishnamachari Srikkanth contesting in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6| date= 4 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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In February 2022, he participated in [[StarPlus]]'s ''Smart Jodi'' as Contestant with his wife, Vidya.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=12 February 2022|title=Exclusive! Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth and wife Vidya to participate in Smart Jodi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-former-cricketer-krishnamachari-srikkanth-and-wife-vidya-to-participate-in-smart-jodi/articleshow/89523223.cms|access-date=24 February 2022|work=[[Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Style==<br />
Srikkanth was an opening [[batsman]] noted for his aggressive attacking strokes in contrast to his first batting partner and senior [[Sunil Gavaskar]]. He is the pioneer in Pinch-hitting in ODIs at least a decade before Mark Greatbatch started in the 1992 World-Cup & Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya much later. He was known to take risks even in the early part of the innings, often scoring boundaries over the inner ring of fielders. He shares three 100-run ODI partnerships with [[Ravi Shastri]] which included the first for India in ODI.<br />
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==Post retirement==<br />
After retirement he had a stint as the coach of the India 'A' team. He has since been a broadcaster and commentator with various sports and news channels. On 18 February 2008, Krish Srikkanth was named the ambassador for the [[Chennai Super Kings]] franchise of [[Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/19/stories/2008021956851800.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302025925/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/19/stories/2008021956851800.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 March 2008 |title=Sport / Cricket : It is Kings |date=19 February 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2009-09-23}}</ref><br />
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On 27 September 2008, he was appointed the Chief Selector of the Indian Cricket team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/371522.html |title=Mental strength as important as talent - Srikkanth &#124; India Cricket News &#124; Cricinfo.com |publisher=Content-eap.cricinfo.com |access-date=2009-09-23}}</ref> His tenure ended in 2012.<br />
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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><br />
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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><br />
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==Personal life==<br />
Srikkanth is an electrical engineer who graduated from [[College of Engineering, Guindy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/153870/college-engineering-guindy-chennai-news/|title=India's Oldest Engineering College Turns 225: 6 Alumni Who Have Made Guindy Proud!|publisher=The Better India|author=Vidya Raja|date=31 July 2018}}</ref> in [[Chennai]]. Srikkanth is married to Vidya.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/19870331-when-srikkanth-bats-there-is-thunder-and-lightning-says-bishen-singh-bedi-798688-1987-03-31|title=When Srikkanth bats, there is thunder and lightning: Bishen Singh Bedi|author=S. H. Venkatramani Raj Chengappa |date=March 31, 1987 |magazine=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/im-brutally-frank-krishnamachari-srikkanth/article3896851.ece|title='I'm brutally frank': Krishnamachari Srikkanth|first=Soma|last=Basu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 September 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Srikkanth has two sons, one of whom, [[Anirudha Srikkanth|Anirudha]], plays for [[Tamil Nadu cricket team]] and has played for both [[Chennai Super Kings]] and [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. Their eldest son is Aditya.<br />
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== Television ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Year<br />
!Show<br />
!Role<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 2013<br />
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]]''<br />
| rowspan="2"|Contestant<br />
| Eliminated 15th place<br />
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|2022<br />
|''Smart Jodi''Season 1<br />
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|}<br />
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== In popular culture ==<br />
* [[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.<br />
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