Venkatesh Prasad is a former Indian Cricketer, Cricket Coach, and Commentator. His full name is Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad. He also played Tests and One Day Internationals. He made his debut in 1994. He is also known as a Right-arm Medium-fast bowler. He was noted for his bowling combination with Javagal Srinath. He is the bowling coach for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, having formerly Performed in the same role for the Indian Cricket Team from 2007 to 2009.
He was born on 5 August 1969 in Bangalore, Mysore State, India and he is 53 years old (as of 2022). His mother tongue is Kannada. He was completing his schooling at ITI Vidya Mandir, Bangalore and he was completing his graduation at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and The University of Landon.
Let’s Know more about Venkatesh Prasad (Cricketer)’s Age, Height, DOB, Girlfriend, Wife, Unknown Facts, Biography, and more.
Information
| Name | Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad |
| Nick Name | Venky |
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer, Cricket Coach |
| Famous for | Bawling, Batting, and Role |
Venkatesh Prasad Biography
| Date of Birth | 5 August 1969 (Tuesday) |
| Venkatesh Prasad’s Age ( as of 2022) | 53 years |
| Birth place | Bangalore, Mysore State, India |
| Residence | Bangalore, Mysore State, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Food Habits | Vegetrain |
| School | ITI Vidya Mandir, Bangalore |
| College/ University | M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and The University of Landon. |
| Educational qualification | Bachelor of Engineering from MSRIT and A Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Landon |
Venkatesh Prasad’s Age, Physical stats, and more
| Height | 6’3″ (191cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 77 kgs. |
| Body Measurements | Chest Size 40 Inches, Waist Size 32 Inches, and Biceps or Arms Size 33 Inches. |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
Affairs and more
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend/ Spouse | Jayanthi Prasad (Worked for Titan Company) |
Family and siblings
| Father | Late Bapu Krishna Rama Rao |
| Mother | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Sister | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Brother | Not Known (will update soon) |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Food | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Favorite Actor | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Favorite Batsman Cricketer | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Favorite Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Bawler Cricketer | Not Known (will update soon) |
| Favorite Leader | Nelson Mandela |
| Favorite Destination | Not Known(will update soon) |
Hobbies and Money Factor
| Hobbies | Watching Movie, Playing Golf, Spending Time with his dog |
| Net Worth | $1 Million to $5 Million USD |
Social Media ID
| Facebook ID | Click to follow |
| Instagram ID | Click to follow |
| Twitter ID | Click to follow |
Unknown Facts About Venkatesh Prasad
- Does Venkatesh Prasad drink Alcohol? Not Known (will update soon)
- Does Venkatesh Prasad Smoke? Not Known (will update soon)
- Who is a Close Friend of Venkatesh Prasad? Jayanthi Prasad (Worked for Titan Company)
- Venkatesh Prasad is a Famous Indian cricketer, and social media star, especially on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He is famous for his role in Bawling and Batting.
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- He made his One Day International debut for India against New Zealand on 02 April 1994, he took 96 wickets from 33 tests at an average of 35, and 96 wickets from 161 One Day Internationals at an average of 32.30.
- Venkatesh Prasad was also awarded the Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 2000.
- He also made his Test debut for India against England on 07 June 1996, he also took five-wicket hauls in England in 1996.
- He made his last test debut against Sri Lanka on 29 August 2001, he took 55 wickets in 15 tests and 48 wickets in 30 One Day Internationals.
- Venkatesh Prasad was named the CEAT International Cricketer of the year in 1996 and 97.
- Venkatesh Prasad made his last One Day International debut for India against Kenya on 17 October 2001.
- He was appointed as bowling coach for King XI Punjab. Venkatesh was a coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season 2008.
- Venkatesh Prasad currently serves as Deputy General Manager for Canara Bank.
- He struggled with his injury and dipping from towards the end of his career. He was dropped from the Indian Team after the 2001 series in Sri Lanka.
- He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2005.
- Venkatesh Prasad was made coach of the Under-19 Cricket team in January. He was the coach of the Under-19 team that finished runners-up in the 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Read More about Venkatesh Prasad with other sources
- He has secured Two Ranji Trophy Championships with Karnataka.
- He once took 10 wickets in a test match in Durban, South Africa in December 1996.
- Venkatesh Prasad’s estimated Net Worth is Approx. $1 Million to USD 5 Million in Indian Rupee is 10 INR.
- He has a huge fan following on his social media accounts, he has 18.5 thousand followers on his official Instagram account.
- Venkatesh Prasad has a huge fan following on his Twitter account, he has 117.6 thousand followers on his official Twitter account.
- He is called by his Nickname Venky and he is one of the most well-known cricketers among all cricketers.
- He was in a relationship with Jayanthi Prasad and he got married to Jayanthi Prasad (Who worked for Titan Company) on 22 April 1996. He has a son named Prithvi Prasad.
(FAQ)- Frequently Asked Questions
ANS. He was in a relationship with Jayanthi Prasad and they got married on 22 April 1996.