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Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu ' onMouseout='HidePop("70580")' href="/topics/Guntur">Guntur
, Andhra Pradesh
), is an India
n cricketer
. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He was banned from Indian cricket
due to his signing with the rebel ICL
. Subsequently Rayudu left the ICL and, following an amnesty offer from BCCI
, returned to Indian domestic cricket.
Rayudu is a middle order batsman. He was once known to be a potential for the Indian national team due to his excellent batting skills. Rayudu was selected to represent the India Under-19 cricket team in the 2002 tour of England
. In the third One Day International he scored 177, helping his side to overhaul England's total of 305. In an earlier match he had performed a similar role when his 80 laid the foundation for a victorious run-chase as the Indians defeated their English counterparts 3-0 in the ODI series. In the 2004/2005 three-test series against England Under-19, he scored three consecutive half-centuries. Rayudu captained the India Under-19 team in the 2003/2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was also a regular in the India A squad. He completed his schooling from Bhavan's Sri Rama Krishna Vidyalaya.
domestic cricket in the 2001/02 cricket season for Hyderabad
. In the 2002/03 season, Rayudu made a double century and a century in a match against Andhra Pradesh
. He has been recently promoted to play for Indian Domestic Cricket in all of the ICC World Cups to come.
, resulting in an ugly spat where Rayudu was attacked by Arjun Yadav with stumps after the latter was dismissed.
This was not the anticipated start for the lad from Andhra Pradesh who was once considered as the next generation Sachin Tendulkar for his performance in the England U-19 tour.
in IPL 2010 as a middle order batsmen/part-time wicketkeeper. His performance won many positive reviews from the critics and he was touted as a big name to be watched in the next IPL season. Being classified as an uncapped player, Rayudu was not a part of the IPL 2011 auction. Immediately after the auction, Siddharth Mallya, team Director of RCB and son of RCB's owner Vijay Mallya flew to Vadodara and was seen meeting Rayudu during the Ranji trophy final between Rajasthan and Baroda. The exact nature of the talks were unknown, but it was speculated that Rayudu rejected the offer. Mumbai Indians, who gave Rayudu a second chance after coming back from the ICL, bagged him for the currently ongoing IPL 2011 season. He scored a Six of the last ball of the match against Kokata Knight Riders to win the game on May 22, 2011, when a boundary was required. James Franklin was crucial in setting up Rayudu's last ball heroics by scoring 4 boundaries in that over and a single off of the 5th ball to give Rayudu the strike. The bowler on the receiving end of this was Balaji.
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
), is an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n cricketer
Cricketer
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. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He was banned from Indian cricket
Indian cricket
Indian Cricket may refer to one of the following:*Cricket in India*Indian cricket team*Indian Cricket *Board of Control for Cricket in India...
due to his signing with the rebel ICL
Indian Cricket League
The Indian Cricket League was a private cricket league funded by Zee Entertainment Enterprises that operated between 2007 and 2009 in India...
. Subsequently Rayudu left the ICL and, following an amnesty offer from BCCI
Board of Control for Cricket in India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India , headquartered at Mumbai, is the national governing body for all cricket in India. It's not the apex governing body in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as BCCI replaced Calcutta Cricket Club. BCCI is a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu...
, returned to Indian domestic cricket.
Rayudu is a middle order batsman. He was once known to be a potential for the Indian national team due to his excellent batting skills. Rayudu was selected to represent the India Under-19 cricket team in the 2002 tour of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. In the third One Day International he scored 177, helping his side to overhaul England's total of 305. In an earlier match he had performed a similar role when his 80 laid the foundation for a victorious run-chase as the Indians defeated their English counterparts 3-0 in the ODI series. In the 2004/2005 three-test series against England Under-19, he scored three consecutive half-centuries. Rayudu captained the India Under-19 team in the 2003/2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was also a regular in the India A squad. He completed his schooling from Bhavan's Sri Rama Krishna Vidyalaya.
HCA (2001-2005)
Rayudu is a middle order batsman. He made his debut in Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between different city and state sides, equivalent to the County Championship in England and the Sheffield Shield in Australia...
domestic cricket in the 2001/02 cricket season for Hyderabad
Hyderabad cricket team
The Hyderabad cricket team is a domestic cricket team based in the city of Hyderabad. It is part of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group and has seen scattered success over its many years in the Ranji Trophy circuit. It falls into the South Zone in the Duleep Trophy and is one of two teams from Andhra...
. In the 2002/03 season, Rayudu made a double century and a century in a match against Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh cricket team
The Andhra cricket team is an Indian domestic cricket team representing the coastal areas of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is, one of two teams representing the people of Andhra Pradesh, the other team being the Hyderabad cricket team, which represents the Talangana Telangana.It has...
. He has been recently promoted to play for Indian Domestic Cricket in all of the ICC World Cups to come.
Andhra Ranji Team (2005-2006)
After Feuds with HCA in 2005, he left the team to play for Andhra State Ranji Team for One year. Later after a disappointing season, he went back to play for Hyderabad next season. He ran into trouble with the son of Shivlal YadavShivlal Yadav
Nandlal Shivlal Yadav is a former Indian cricketer who played in 35 Tests and 7 ODIs from 1979 to 1987....
, resulting in an ugly spat where Rayudu was attacked by Arjun Yadav with stumps after the latter was dismissed.
This was not the anticipated start for the lad from Andhra Pradesh who was once considered as the next generation Sachin Tendulkar for his performance in the England U-19 tour.
ICL (2007-2009)
Rayudu joined ICL, a rebel group to Indian Domestic Cricket, on August 16, 2007 with six other players from Hyderabad Cricket Association. BCCI was shocked over this surprising event and had geared up to convene on August 21, 2007. After his association with the ICL, he was dropped from the state team, but he continued to play for the ICL.Indian Premier League (2010 - Present)
Rayudu was with the Mumbai IndiansMumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians , is a franchise cricket team representing Mumbai in the Indian Premier League. The team is one of the eight founding members of the IPL in 2008. Mumbai Indians are currently led by Sachin Tendulkar, who is the Icon Player for the team and is coached by Robin Singh...
in IPL 2010 as a middle order batsmen/part-time wicketkeeper. His performance won many positive reviews from the critics and he was touted as a big name to be watched in the next IPL season. Being classified as an uncapped player, Rayudu was not a part of the IPL 2011 auction. Immediately after the auction, Siddharth Mallya, team Director of RCB and son of RCB's owner Vijay Mallya flew to Vadodara and was seen meeting Rayudu during the Ranji trophy final between Rajasthan and Baroda. The exact nature of the talks were unknown, but it was speculated that Rayudu rejected the offer. Mumbai Indians, who gave Rayudu a second chance after coming back from the ICL, bagged him for the currently ongoing IPL 2011 season. He scored a Six of the last ball of the match against Kokata Knight Riders to win the game on May 22, 2011, when a boundary was required. James Franklin was crucial in setting up Rayudu's last ball heroics by scoring 4 boundaries in that over and a single off of the 5th ball to give Rayudu the strike. The bowler on the receiving end of this was Balaji.