Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore |
Latest News about Venkatesh Prasad
Venkatesh Prasad was elected president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association in the association’s polls. His victory marked a major administrative step after he positioned himself as a reform candidate during the 2025 election process.
Prasad announced that he would contest the Karnataka State Cricket Association presidential election as the leader of his panel, Team Game Changers. The campaign centered on ending long-running backseat control in Karnataka cricket and restoring administrative transparency.
Venkatesh Prasad entered the race for the Karnataka State Cricket Association presidency, presenting a reform-focused agenda. He said his campaign would emphasize transparency, accountability, and changes to cricket administration in the state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad |
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| Nickname | Venky |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Engineering | MSRIT |
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| Post Graduate Certificate | University of London |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, Playing golf, Spending time with his dog |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 22/04/1996 |
Family
| Father | Late Bapu Krishna Rama Rao |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Jayanthi Prasad (worked for Titan company) |
| Children | He has a son named Prithvi Prasad |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Last Match |
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| International Retirement | Announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on May 2005 | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Karnataka | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium-fast | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Slower leg-cutter | ||||||
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Test Stats | 33 matches, 96 wickets at average of 35 | ||||||
| ODI Stats | 161 matches, 196 wickets at average of 32.30 | ||||||
| Coaching Career | Coached Royal Challengers Bangalore during their inaugural season in 2008, worked as bowling coach for Kings XI Punjab in 2018, served as bowling coach for India Under-19 Cricket team | ||||||
| Test Best Bowling | 6/33 | ||||||
| ODI Best Bowling | 5/27 |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
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| Leader | Nelson Mandela |
Social Media
| https://x.com/venkateshprasad |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He played tennis ball cricket with friends during childhood. | |
| 2. Venkatesh Prasad developed his bowling skills at MRF Pace Foundation in Madras. | |
| 3. His memorable performance was in the 1999 World Cup against Pakistan - picking 5 for 27. | |
| 4. Venkatesh Prasad is credited with popularizing slower deliveries in international cricket. | |
| 5. He appeared in a CRED commercial featuring 'The Vengaboys' and a Kannada movie called 'Sachin! Tendulkar Alla' in 2014. | |
| 6. He was part of the Indian squad that finished as runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. | |
| 7. He took a career-best 6/33 against Pakistan in the 1999 Test series in Chennai and a 10-wicket haul against South Africa in December 1996 at Durban. | |
| 8. His memorable performance was in the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal against Pakistan where he dismissed Aamer Sohail next ball after being sledged. |