Template:Family name hatnote Template:Infobox cricketer Maturi Venkat Sridhar (2 August 1966 – 30 October 2017) was an Indian first-class cricketer.[1] He represented Hyderabad between 1988/89 and 1999/00, making 6701 runs at 48.91 with 21 hundreds. His highest score of 366 was the cornerstone for Hyderabad when they posted the record breaking total of 944/6 (declared) against Andhra in the 1993–94 Ranji Trophy; Noel David and Vivek Jaisimha scored double centuries.[2][3] While Sridhar was batting, 850 runs were scored - the most runs added during a batsman's innings in first-class history.[4] He was the secretary of MVSR Engineering College in Hyderabad.[5]
Early life and education
He studied at the All Saints High School and Osmania Medical College.[6]
Death
On 30 October 2017, Sridhar suffered a heart attack at his home. He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.[7]
References
- ↑ In Memoriam 2017. International Cricket Council. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ↑ Sridhar and the memories of 944. Sportstar. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ↑ Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad v Andhra 1993/94 (South Zone). Hyderabad Cricket Association. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ↑ The Wisden Book of Cricket Records{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Headline Book Publishing(1998). ISBN 0747222037
- ↑ MV Sridhar passes away aged 51. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ↑ Book on Doc' M V Sridhar released. Deccan Chronicle(July 29, 2019).
- ↑ Former Hyderabad cricketer MV Sridhar passes away. Retrieved 30 October 2017.