Quick Info
| Profession | Former Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
Latest News about Ambati Rayudu
06/01/2026
Ambati Rayudu welcomed his third child, a son, on 6th January 2026. The birth of his son adds to his family, which already includes two daughters, Vivya (born 2020) and another daughter (born 2023). Rayudu, who retired from cricket in 2023, continues to be active in commentary and political circles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ambati Sambasiva Thirupathi Rayudu is a former Indian international cricketer, commentator, and politician. | |
| He is widely known for his exceptional batting skills and his record of winning the IPL tournament six times. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Age (as in 2020) | 35 Years |
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| School | Bhavan's Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kapu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Chennupalli Vidya |
| Marriage Date | 14/02/2009 |
Family
| Father | Ambati Sambasiva Rao (worked at the archives department) |
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| Mother | Vijayalakshmi |
| Spouse | Chennupalli Vidya |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Last Match |
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| International Retirement | 30/05/2023 | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #5 (India), #9 (IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Baroda, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Heroes, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Bhilwara Kings | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Vijay Paul | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Scoop Shot | ||||||
| IPL Titles | 6 | ||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Steve Waugh |
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| Favourite Football Club | Manchester United |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/a.t.rayudu/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ambati Rayudu is an Indian former cricketer and politician from Hyderabad. | |
| 2. At 8 years old, Rayudu started his cricket journey in a coaching camp run by Vijay Paul in Hyderabad in 1992. | |
| 3. Rayudu's first memory of international cricket was the Hero Cup in 1993. | |
| 4. At 16, Rayudu made his first-class debut during the 2001-02 Ranji Trophy season in 2002. | |
| 5. Rayudu became the youngest player to score a double century and a century in a Ranji match after scoring 210 and 159 not out against Andhra in 2002. | |
| 6. He led India's under-19 World Cup team in 2004, which included future stars like Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan. | |
| 7. In 2012, Rayudu was selected as a replacement player for Manoj Tiwary in the T20I series against England. | |
| 8. Rayudu and V. V. S. Laxman were teammates in the Ranji Trophy. | |
| 9. He was not only a batsman but also dabbled in off-spin bowling and wicket-keeping. | |
| 10. Rayudu's off-spin bowling action was likened to Muthiah Muralitharan's. | |
| 11. During the 2014 IPL, Rayudu surprised his Chennai Super Kings teammates with homemade biryani. | |
| 12. Rayudu is a devoted fan of Manchester United football club. | |
| 13. After being snubbed for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Rayudu announced his retirement from international cricket in July 2019. | |
| 14. In his career, Rayudu played 55 ODIs with an average of 47.05 and 6 T20Is with an average of 10.50. | |
| 15. He has won the IPL tournament a staggering six times, representing Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. | |
| 16. Rayudu scored his maiden IPL century off 62 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018. |