Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | E. V. Kalyani Nursing home, Mylapore, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Krishnamachari Srikkanth
17/08/2026
Srikkanth rejected the idea of Eoin Morgan becoming Chennai Super Kings’ next head coach and backed Michael Hussey instead. He also suggested Morgan should stay in commentary rather than move into coaching.
21/07/2026
Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized India’s team selection and coaching setup after the team’s ODI series loss to England. He said the management needed to be more decisive after the defeat.
22/05/2026
Srikkanth criticized Chennai Super Kings for sending mixed signals about MS Dhoni’s availability during IPL 2026. He argued that the franchise had confused fans about Dhoni’s role and availability for the season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Cheeka |
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| Full Name | Krishnamachari Kris Srikkanth |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.E. In Electrical Engineering |
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Personal Life
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| Hobbies | Chatting with friends, watching movies, travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/03/1983 |
Family
| Father | C.R. Krishnamachari (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Indira Krishnamachari (homemaker) |
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| Spouse | Vidya Srikanth |
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Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed bat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Award | C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of India in 2020 |
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| Food | Lemon rasam and cheppankizhangu fry |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/KrisSrikkanth | |
| X | https://x.com/KrisSrikkanth |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Krishnamachari Srikkanth is a smoker. | |
| 2. He made his international debut for India in 1981 against England. | |
| 3. Srikkanth played a key role in India’s victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup finals. | |
| 4. He began playing cricket from a young age without a coach. | |
| 5. His first test fifty was against England in 1981. | |
| 6. Srikkanth retired from international cricket in 1993. | |
| 7. Following retirement, he worked as a coach for India-A, a commentator, and an expert analyst. | |
| 8. He became the brand ambassador for the Chennai Super Kings franchise in 2008. | |
| 9. Srikkanth was appointed as the Chief selector of the Indian Cricket team in 2008. | |
| 10. In 2020, he was included as a member of the panel of the All India Council of Sports (AICS). |