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Ambati Rayudu (cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
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 | |
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| Father: | Sambasiva Rao |
| Mother: | Vijayalakshmi |
| Sister: | N/A |
| Brother: | N/A |
| Coach/Mentor: | N/A |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Address: | NA |
| Cricket Career | |
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| 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 |
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| Records |
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- 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Cars Collection: | NA |
| Girlfriends, Spouse and Children | |
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| 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 |
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- 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 |
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- 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 |
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- 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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