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Arvind Sreenath (Kannada: ಅರವಿಂದ್ ಶ್ರಿನಾಥ್) (born 8 April 1984) is a former Indian cricketer who played for Karnataka and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.[1] He made his Twenty20 International debut for India against South Africa on 2 October 2015.[2]
Key Information
International career
[edit]A left-arm quick bowler, Aravind was called up to India's One Day International squad for the series against England in October 2011 but suffered an injury and did not play.[3]
Aravind made his Twenty20 International debut for India against South Africa on 2 October 2015, taking the wicket of Faf du Plessis.[4] This was Aravind's only international appearance.
Domestic career
[edit]In the 2011 Champions League Twenty20, Arvind played in six matches as his team, the Royal Challengers, made it to the final, losing to the Mumbai Indians.
Arvind overcame a career-threatening accident a couple of years ago and made his first-class debut in 2008.[5] He is known for his ability to bowl both left arm fast and left arm spin.[6]
Retirement
[edit]On 27 February 2018, after winning the Vijay Hazare trophy final, Aravind announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sreenath Aravind – Royal Challengers Bangalore Official Website". royalchallengers.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
- ^ "South Africa tour of India, 1st T20I: India v South Africa at Dharamsala, Oct 2, 2015". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Aravind was expecting India recall". ESPNcricinfo. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Full Scorecard of India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2015/16 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Sreenath Aravind Profile – Cricket Player, India|Sreenath Aravind Stats, Ranking, Records inCricket -NDTV Sports".
- ^ "8 Things to know about Sreenath Aravind". 28 September 2015.
- ^ "Karnataka's Sreenath Aravind announces retirement from first-class cricket". First Post. 5 March 2018.
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Sreenath Aravind
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Early life
Birth and family background
Sreenath Aravind was born on 8 April 1984 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.[1] His family had connections to cricket, with his father having represented a university team as a batsman and his uncle, K. B. Sreekantha, serving as an all-rounder who offered early encouragement, though no major professional lineage was established.[6] Aravind, who stands at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall, is naturally left-handed as a batsman and employs a left-arm medium-fast bowling action, attributes that became evident in his formative years amid Bangalore's burgeoning cricketing scene, which featured active local clubs and a strong state association fostering talent in the 1980s and 1990s.[7][8]Introduction to cricket
Sreenath Aravind began his cricket journey in the mid-1990s as a young boy in Bangalore, initially playing tennis ball cricket before joining local clubs such as Jai Karnataka and Santosh Menon's club, where he first honed his skills in structured matches and grassroots tournaments.[9] By the early 2000s, he had progressed to participating in age-group tournaments across Bangalore's club circuit, including the Whirlwind Cricket Club at the age of 12, building a foundation through consistent play that emphasized discipline and technical refinement. Supported by his family in Bangalore, including his uncle KB Sreekantha, Aravind's early exposure to competitive environments helped him transition from casual play to structured development.[6] A key aspect of Aravind's growth during this period was the evolution of his unique bowling style, which allowed him to deliver left-arm medium-fast deliveries while incorporating slower cutters and spin variations particularly effective on the turning Indian pitches.[2] This versatility emerged through rigorous practice in local club settings, where he adapted to varying conditions by blending pace with deception, setting him apart from conventional seamers.[10] His ability to switch between outright speed and subtle variations like cutters became a hallmark, refined over years of junior-level exposure. Aravind earned a spot in Karnataka's under-22 team, where his performances in domestic age-group cricket showcased his potential and contributed to his selection for higher levels.[6] This phase marked a significant step in his progression, as consistent wicket-taking in youth tournaments solidified his reputation within Karnataka's cricket ecosystem. His first notable recognition at the club level came through his long association with Mangalore United, spanning from 2005 to 2017, where he played a pivotal role in team successes and gained visibility in regional leagues.[11]Domestic career
First-class cricket
Sreenath Aravind made his first-class debut for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy on December 26, 2008, against Saurashtra at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.[1] In a drawn match, he claimed 1 wicket for 47 runs in his first innings, marking the start of a career that spanned a decade in the longer format. Overcoming an earlier career-threatening road accident, Aravind quickly established himself as a reliable left-arm medium-fast bowler for Karnataka, often adapting to the challenges of Indian pitches by incorporating slower deliveries and even left-arm spin on turning tracks.[10] Over the course of his first-class career, Aravind played 56 matches, capturing 186 wickets at an average of 23.94, with his best figures of 5/49 achieved in a single innings and two five-wicket hauls to his credit.[1] His economy rate stood at 2.59 runs per over, reflecting his control in the multi-day format.[1] A notable performance came in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy season, where he registered a hat-trick and figures of 4/9 against Tamil Nadu in a group stage match, contributing to Karnataka's strong campaign that culminated in their title win via an innings-and-217-runs victory over Tamil Nadu in the final.[12] Aravind took 54 wickets across domestic formats that season, underscoring his pivotal role in Karnataka's successful campaign.[1] In the 2017–18 season, Aravind continued to deliver strong performances, aiding Karnataka's run to the Ranji Trophy semi-final, where they fell short against Vidarbha by 5 runs.[13] His endurance and variations, including slower balls tailored for slower Indian wickets, were key in multi-day encounters, allowing him to trouble batsmen on unresponsive surfaces.[10] Aravind retired from first-class cricket at the end of that season, having been an integral part of Karnataka's semi-final and final appearances in multiple editions.[14]List A and T20 domestic cricket
Sreenath Aravind represented Karnataka in 41 List A matches, capturing 57 wickets with his left-arm medium-fast bowling, including a best performance of 4 wickets in an innings.[15] His contributions were particularly notable in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he played a supportive role in the team's pace attack during the 2017–18 season, helping secure Karnataka's title win by defending a total of 327 in the final against Saurashtra, though he finished with figures of 7-0-42-0 in that match.[16] Earlier in the tournament, Aravind bowled economically in key group-stage and knockout fixtures, maintaining pressure on opposing batsmen with his variations.[17] In domestic T20 cricket, Aravind featured in approximately 46 matches for Karnataka, mainly through the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he specialized in death-over bowling to restrict scoring in the closing stages.[18] His ability to execute yorkers and slower balls under pressure made him a reliable option in limited-overs scenarios, often bowling the 16th to 20th overs.[18] In the 2017–18 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he claimed 15 wickets across 8 innings at an average of 11.93, including a standout spell of 3/25 against Hyderabad that helped Karnataka post a 14-run victory.[19][20] Beyond state-level tournaments, Aravind contributed to Karnataka's broader success in white-ball domestic competitions during the 2010s, forming part of the squad that won multiple titles, including the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy as their third in five seasons.[21] In the Deodhar Trophy 2015–16 final, he took 2 wickets for 43 runs, aiding India A's 87-run triumph over India B by dismantling the lower order.[22] Throughout his tenure, Aravind's consistent performances underscored his loyalty to Karnataka across white-ball formats.[13]Indian Premier League career
Tenure with Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sreenath Aravind earned an IPL contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 following a strong domestic season with Karnataka, marking his entry into the league as an uncapped player.[2] He made his IPL debut that year, becoming part of RCB's squad during a period of transition after the mega auction, where the team bolstered its lineup with experienced international talent.[23] Aravind remained with RCB from 2011 to 2017, appearing in 38 IPL matches over five seasons.[24] As a left-arm fast-medium bowler, he primarily served in the death overs, employing slower variations and cutters to exploit the high-scoring nature of IPL pitches at venues like the Chinnaswamy Stadium.[25] This role complemented RCB's pace unit, which featured stars like Zaheer Khan, acquired in the 2011 auction to lead the attack.[23] In his debut season, Aravind contributed to RCB's campaign that culminated in the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 final, where the team fell short against Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in Chennai.[26] Over his tenure, he provided depth to the bowling options, often stepping in as a reliable domestic performer amid the franchise's pursuit of playoff success.[27]Key performances and statistics
Aravind featured in 38 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), securing 45 wickets at an average of 23.09 and an economy rate of 8.20, with a strike rate of 16.89 balls per wicket.[5] His bowling was particularly effective in the powerplay and death overs, often targeting middle-order collapses, and he achieved two four-wicket hauls during his tenure.[5] Overall, these figures underscored his role as a reliable left-arm pacer in T20 franchise cricket, where he contributed to RCB's competitive campaigns, including their 2011 IPL final appearance.[1] His most prolific season was IPL 2011, in which he played 13 matches and claimed 21 wickets—the highest for RCB that year—at an average of 17.52 and an economy of 8.00.[5] A pivotal performance came on May 6, 2011, against Kings XI Punjab at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Aravind recorded his career-best figures of 4/14 in four overs, dismantling the opposition by dismissing Abhishek Nayar (1), Shaun Marsh (4), Ryan McLaren (28), and Ryan Harris (17) while restricting Kings XI to 120 in pursuit of 206, securing an 85-run victory for RCB.[28] This spell marked the first four-wicket haul by a bowler at the venue in IPL history and highlighted his ability to exploit seam movement on a batting-friendly pitch.[29] Aravind's impact extended into later seasons, with consistent contributions in high-pressure games. In IPL 2015, he took 8 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.33, including another four-wicket haul of 4/27 against Kings XI Punjab on May 6 at the same venue, where he removed explosive batsman Glenn Maxwell (1) and captain George Bailey (13), along with Wriddhiman Saha (7) and David Miller (2) to bundle the visitors for 88 while chasing 227, resulting in RCB's largest IPL win by 138 runs.[30] This performance, paired with Mitchell Starc's 4/15, demonstrated Aravind's synergy in RCB's pace attack during a season where the team relied on him for breakthroughs against aggressive batting lineups.[5]| Season | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 13 | 21 | 4/14 | 17.52 | 8.00 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 16.00 |
| 2015 | 5 | 8 | 4/27 | 16.50 | 7.33 |
| 2016 | 9 | 11 | 2/18 | 19.63 | 7.40 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2/29 | 55.00 | 9.01 |