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
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth launched a scathing attack on the Indian batting unit after their crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash in Ahmedabad. He stated that the team was 'humiliated on all fronts' following India's collapse from chasing 188 to being bundled out for 111 in the 19th over[2].
Ahead of IPL 2026, Srikkanth ended the debate between MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson for the Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper role, firmly endorsing Dhoni as the primary keeper due to his fitness and experience. He recommended that Dhoni should continue as the finisher and keeper, with Samson only stepping in if knee problems arise for Dhoni[4].
Srikkanth selected his ideal Chennai Super Kings playing XI for IPL 2026, notably snubbing Rs 14.20 crore buy Kartik Sharma and batter Sarfaraz Khan. His lineup included 20-year-old all-rounder Prashant Veer, New Zealand veteran Matt Henry, and India's Khaleel Ahmed, featuring only three overseas players[6].
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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
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| 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). |