Venkatesh Prasad is former medium-pacer who represented India for only 7 years still his bowling skills makes him one of the best Indian bowler till date. The combination of Prasad and Javagal Srinath won many matches for India. On the occasion of his birthday, we bring you the interesting facts about this bowler which you would like to know.
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- Venkatesh was born as Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad on August 5 in Banglore
- He represented India in 33 tests and 161 ODI and bagged 96 and 196 wickets respectively.
- Prasad failed to take any wicket in his 1st ODI but in his bedut test he created an impact with amazing 6 for 121 in his very first test match against England.
- He is known for his magical spell of 6/33 against Pakistan at Chennai test in 1999. In this match he made had shown exit door to 5 Pakistani batsmen for 0 runs.
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- He was declared as the Ceat International in year 1996/97 and n year 2000, he received prestigious Arjun Award.
- He also served as the bowling coach of Chennai Super King and Royal Challenge Banglore
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- He also worked in Kannada movie Sachin! Tendulkar Alla which released in the year 2014.
On the occasion of his birthday, we wish him a very happy birthday and thanks him for his contribution to Indian cricket
