Kris Srikkanth birthday: Fans remember ex-opener for building 2011 World Cup winning team

Krishnamachari Srikkanth (or simply Kris Srikkanth) was an integral member of India’s 1983 World Cup winning line-up. Interestingly, former cricketer was also responsible for India’s second World Cup trophy, which ‘Men in Blue’ claimed in 2011 under guidance of MS Dhoni. At time, he was serving Indian cricket as Chief Selector of side as he was appointed to role in 2008 by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

former Indian captain turned 61 on Monday, December 21. On occasion of 61st Srikkanth birthday, several fans took to Twitter and remembered his contributions for shaping up Indian team for 2011 World Cup.

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Fans remember Kris Srikkanth’s career as selector

Kris Srikkanth was appointed as Chief Selector of Indian team in September 2008 and his tenure ended in 2012. For a major part of stipulated period, Indian team ruled ICC rankings in Tests. Moreover, y also lifted 2011 World Cup, thus ending ir 28-year drought of lifting cricket’s top prize.

While Kris Srikkanth was kwn to be an attacking batsman at top during his playing days, fans did t forget his contributions to Indian cricket as a selector. Several cricketing purists took to Twitter and celebrated Srikkanth’s birthday by citing India’s success at 2011 qurennial event. Here is a look at fans celebrating ex-cricketer’s birthday by remembering his role in establishment of 2011 World Cup-winning Indian side.

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How much is Kris Srikkanth net worth?

According to celebrityhow.com, Kris Srikkanth net worth is estimated to be $9 million (₹66 crore) as of 2020. His net worth composes of salary he receives from BCCI for being a former cricket player and a selector. It also comprises of salary he receives from BCCI’s official brocasting channels for his commentary duties.

Kris Srikkanth 1983 World Cup final

Kris Srikkanth was India’s opener in 1983 World Cup. He top-scored for side in final against defending champions West Indies. Srikkanth 1983 World Cup final contributions includes him scoring an imperial 38 at top of order. kck turned out to be a crucial one in outcome of match as India defeated West Indies by 33 runs to lift trophy.

Kris Srikkanth career stats in international cricket

Kris Srikkanth career stats in international cricket composes of some staggering numbers. He represented his national side in 43 Tests and 146 ODIs between years 1981 and 1992. In all, he stockpiled 6,153 runs in both formats with 39 half-centuries and six tons.

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