Ambati Rayudu (cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
Published on: Jan 14, 2019 1:44 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 14, 2019 2:38 pm IST
Ambati Rayudu
(Indian Cricketer)
Ambati Rayudu
Nickname:
Amba
Profession:
Indian Cricketer (Batsman)
Biography
Autobiography:
NA
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
170 cm
Weight (approx.):
72 kgs
Eye Colour:
Dark Brown
Hair Colour:
Black
Tattoos:
NA
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
23 September 1985
Age (as on 2018):
32 years
Birth Place:
Guntir, Andra Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Virgo
Nationality:
Indian
School:
Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sanikpuri, Secunderabad
College:
Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Secunderabad
Educational Qualifications:
Signature:
Family
Father:
Sambasiva Rao
Mother:
Vijayalakshmi
Sister:
N/A
Brother:
N/A
Coach/Mentor:
N/A
Religion:
Hindu
Address:
NA
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
N/A
ODI:
vs Zimbabwe in Harare, 24 July 2013
T20:
vs England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, 7 September 2014
Jersey Number:
#5 (India), #9 (IPL)
Domestic/State Team:
India, Baroda, Hyderabad, ICL Indian XI, India A, Mumbai Indians
Nature on field:
Very Very Aggressive
Likes to play against:
Pakistan
Favourite Shot/Ball:
Scoop shot
Career Turning Point
Records
The 12th Indian to hit a half-century on ODI debut (63* vs Zimbabwe, 2013)
Highest run-scorer (78) in Deodhar Trophy 2012-13 final.
Preferences
Hobbies:
Playing Golf, reading and travelling
Favourite Batsmen:
Sachin Tendulkar, V.V.S Laxman and Steve Waugh
Favourite Bowlers:
Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan
Favourite Cricket Ground:
NA
Favourite sports Commentator:
NA
Favourite Food:
Hyderabadi Biryani
Favourite Actors:
Aamir Khan
Favourite Films:
NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers:
NA
Favourite TV Shows:
NA
Smoking/Alcohol:
No/Not Known
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
Chennupalli Vidya
Wife/Spouse:
Chennupalli Vidya
Marriage Date:
14 February 2009
Children:
Not Known
Earnings
Net Worth:
Not Known
Retainer Fee:
NA
Test Fee:
NA
ODI Fee:
NA
T20 Fee:
NA
IPL 11:
NA
Awards and recognitions
The 2010 and 2011 Alan Border Medal recipient
Australian ODI Player of the year:- 2010, 2011, 2012
Player of the tournament in IPL:- 2008, 2013
Controversies
Rayudu has had temperamental issues in the past and he had an altercation with the then Hyderabad coach Rajesh Yadav, after which he shifted his base to Andhra.
After winning an IPL match, Rayudu was seen passing comments on Harshal Patel after which Patel tried to counter him before being stopped by Virat Kohli.
After joining the rebel India Cricket league in 2007, Rayudu was banned by the BCCI for two years before being awarded amnesty in 2009.
In 2005, during his Ranji Trophy days, Rayudu was involved in a scuffle with Hyderabad player Arjun Yadav, in which he was attacked by Yadav with a stump.
In the 2016 IPL, Rayudu was involved in an off-field spat with teammate Harbhajan Singh.
In 2018, the BCCI banned Rayudu for two matches after his heated conversation with the Umpires during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match.
In 2017, a video surfaced on social media showing Rayudu manhandling a senior citizen.
Lesser Known Facts
In his early days, Rayudu was even referred to as the next Sachin Tendulkar.
Apart from batting, he is also a part-time off-spinner and wicket-keeper.
Rayudu is a huge fan of Manchester United FC.
Though he is a Hyderabadi, in 2011-12 FC season he played for Baroda, after Hyderabad had got relegated.
Rayudu was the captain of the 2004 U-19 team which included players like Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, and R.P. Singh.
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