Javagal Srinath: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Javagal Srinath, one India’s top fast bowlers, was born on August 31 and has become a global icon since his debut. Srinath was a true fast bowler who could regularly achieve speeds of more than 140 kmph. This article outlines many well-known and lesser-known events in the life of the former cricketer. Srinath, one of India’s top fast bowlers, was the first player to capture more than 300 wickets in One Day International matches. After the retirement of Dev, Srinath headed the Indian fast-bowling attack for a period of more than nine years. He is still India’s second-highest One Day International scorer with 315 wickets, running down only by Anil Kumble.

Javagal captured 44 wickets in four World Cups, in 1992, 1996, 1999, and 2003, giving him India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in World Cups with Zaheer Khan. According to Rahul Bhattacharya, Srinath’s weaknesses included his stamina and sensitivity under the pressure. He occasionally hinted that he might have done more, but by the time he was complete, he had already accomplished enough in numerous ways.

Javagal Srinath Biography:

1. Real Name: Javagal Romelu Srinath
2. Other/Nickname: Javagal
3. Profession: Former Indian Cricketer (Bowler)
4. Famous for: Fast Bowling
5. Best Performance: in tests played in 1999’s opening match of the Asian Test Championship versus Pakistan.
6. Javagal Srinath Net Worth: $9 Million
7. Javagal Srinath Salary: $ 4,00,000 Annually
8. Javagal Srinath Monthly Income: $32,000

Javagal Srinath Physical Status: 

1. Height: 6 Feet and 3’ Inches
2. Eye Colour: Brown
3. Hair Colour: Natural Black 

Javagal Srinath Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: August 31st, 1969
2. Date Of Death: not relevant
3. Place Of Birth: Hassan district Karnataka, India
4. Nationality: Indian
5. Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka
6. School: Marimallappa High School, Karnataka, India
7. College: Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan district Karnataka, Jayachamrajendra College of Engineering (Mysore)
8. Highest Education Qualification: Bachelor of engineering in instrumental technology

Javagal Srinath Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Married
• Javagal Srinath Wife: First Marriage: Jyothsna, in 1999. Second Marriage: Madhavi Patravali in 2008
• Parents: Father – Laxman Wadekar
• Religion: Hindu Brahmin

Javagal Srinath Career Statistics:

• Test Debut: Against Australia at Brisbane on 9th October 1991.
• ODI Debut:  Against Pakistan at Sharjah on 18th October 1991 

Javagal Srinath Achievements: 

• Javagal was awarded the title “Cricketer of the Year” in the year 1992.
• The government of India also awarded him with the “Arjuna award” in the year 1996.
• With an astounding total of 315 wickets,  Javagal still is India’s second-highest One Day International wicket-taker, followed by the one and only Anil Kumble.
• With 44 wickets in all forms of the tournaments that he played in, Javagal is India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in World Cups, partnering Zaheer Khan.
• Srinath’s delivery was estimated at 149.6 km/h and 157 km/h in the match between India and Zimbabwe in Paarl on January 27, 1997, making him India’s fastest bowler ever.

Some of the lesser-known facts about Javagal Srinath: 

• Gundappa Vishwanath noticed Javagal Srinath participating in a club game. In 1989-1990, he struck a hat trick in the initial inning of Karnataka’s first-class debut against Hyderabad. In that inning, he apparently took a pitch.
• Javagal Srinath has reflected India in the majority of World Cups as a bowler (1992, 1996, 1999, and 2003). He has a total of 44 wickets to his name in five World Cups.
• Javagal Srinath planned to retire from cricket in 2002. However, Sourav Ganguly, India’s captain at the time, persuaded him to play in the 2003 World Cup. In the end, Srinath became India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
• In an ODI against Australia in 1996, Srinath and Kumble partnered for 52 runs for the ninth wicket, ensuring India won by two wickets. Their mothers were in the stadium as well to support them, and coincidently, both the ladies were seated next to one another in the bleachers.