| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu |
| Nickname | Amba |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 65 kg in pounds– 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– Did Not Play ODI– 24 July 2013 vs Zimbabwe in Harare T20– 7 September 2014 vs England in Birmingham |
| Last Match | Test– Did Not Play ODI– 8 March 2019 against Australia at Ranchi T20– 22 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare |
| International Retirement | 3 July 2019 |
| Jersey Number | #5 (India) #9 (IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team | • Baroda • Hyderabad • Hyderabad Heroes • Mumbai Indians • Chennai Super Kings |
| Coach/Mentor | Vijay Paul |
| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Favourite Shot | Scoop Shot |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 September 1985 |
| Age (as in 2020) | 35 Years |
| Birthplace | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad, India |
| School | Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kapu [1]kaputhepower.blogspot.com |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Travelling |
| Controversies | • Throughout his career, Rayudu was involved in confrontations with players and umpires. • He was involved in a scuffle with Hyderabad player Arjun Yadav while playing for Andhra Pradesh in a Ranji match in 2005. In the scuffle, Yadav attacked Rayudu with a stump. • In a 2012 IPL match, Rayudu used foul language against Harshal Patel. For this act, he was fined 100% of his match fee. • In the 2014 India A’s tour of Australia, he was seen hurling expletives at the umpire after his dismissal. • After a match in the 2016 IPL, Rayudu and Harbhajan Singh were involved in an on-field spat. • In 2017, a video of Ryudu got viral on social media, in which he was seen manhandling a senior citizen. • In 2018, he received a two-match ban by the BCCI after his heated confrontation with the umpires during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Karnataka. • In January 2019, he was reported for suspected illegal bowling actions in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is; as the bowlers are allowed to flex their elbows only up to 15 degrees. • In April 2019, selectors dropped him from the World Cup squad in favor of Vijay Shankar, Rayudu tweeted “Just Ordered a new set of 3d glasses to watch the world cup.”  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Chennupalli Vidya |
| Marriage Date | 14 February 2009 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Chennupalli Vidya |
| Children | Not Known |
| Parents | Father– Ambati Sambasiva Rao (worked at the archives department) Mother– Vijayalakshmi |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Steve Waugh |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ambati Rayudu
- Ambati Rayudu, hailing from Hyderabad, is an ex-cricketer of Indian nationality.
- Former Hyderabad cricketer Vijay Paul ran a coaching camp in Hyderabad, where Rayudu was enrolled by his father at the age of 8 in 1992.
- During an interview, Rayudu disclosed that his earliest recollection of witnessing international cricket dates back to the Hero Cup event in 1993.
- Rayudu, at the age of 16, made his first-class debut in 2002 during the 2001-02 Ranji Trophy. In a match from the Ranji Trophy, Ambati Rayudu showcased his remarkable batting abilities.
- After scoring 210 and 159 not out against Andhra in just his third Ranji game, Rayudu had asserted his claim for the Indian cap. In this remarkable match, he also achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest player to score a double century and a century in a Ranji match.
- In 2004, Ambati Tirupati Rayudu led the under-19 World Cup team of India, which included notable players such as Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Dinesh Karthik, RP Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan. Mr. Ranga Reddy, the manager of the Indian senior cricket team, commends Rayudu for his exceptional performance and extends his congratulations. Rayudu’s remarkable innings of 177 runs steered the Indian under-19 team to a significant triumph against England.
- Rayudu was chosen as a replacement player for the injured Manoj Tiwary for the T20I series against England in December 2012. His selection was made by the recently formed selection panel, with Sandeep Patil serving as the chairman.
- Rayudu and V. V. S. Laxman have been teammates in the Ranji Trophy.
- also excelled as a part-time off-spinner.
- Ambati Rayudu’s bowling action closely resembled that of Muthiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lanka off-spinner.
- During a practice match in Australia, India was playing against the Australia A team. An umpire made a decision to give him out lbw, but he strongly disagreed and lost his composure as a result.
- In the 2014 IPL, he prepared a homemade biryani for MS Dhoni and the players of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team.
- He is an avid supporter of the Manchester United football club.
- Rayudu announced his retirement from international cricket on 3 July 2019 after being overlooked twice when two Indian players, Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Shankar, suffered injuries in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
- During his career, Rayudu participated in 55 One Day Internationals (ODIs), accumulating a total of 1694 runs at an average of 47.05. Additionally, he competed in 6 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), where he scored just 42 runs with an average of 10.50.
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