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  2. Venkatesh Prasad or 'Venky' as he was fondly known was a fast-medium bowler who played for India from 1994 to 2001. Prasad was noted for his ability to swing the ball both ways and for bowling in...

    • India
    • May 8, 1969
    • Bowler
  3. He was appointed India's bowling coach for the tour of Bangladesh in May 2007. Prasad received praise from various members of the Indian squad and worked well with India's promising...

    • Male
    • September 5, 1969
    • India
  4. Prasad was more effective on wickets that helped seam bowling even though his best Test bowling figures of 6 for 33, achieved against Pakistan in the 1999 Test series in India, came on a docile pitch in Chennai; these figures included a spell of bowling in which he took 5 wickets for 0 runs.

  5. Apr 25, 2020 · Saturday April 25, 2020 , 9 min Read. Venkatesh Prasad, one of India’s most celebrated fast bowlers, was one of the top stars in the 90s. He is cherished even today for being a part of the...

    • Full Name: The world knows him by the name Venkatesh Prasad, but his real and full name is Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad. In fact, in many official meetings and functions he is being referred to as Mr. B.K.V Prasad.
    • Stunning Spell: His befitting reply to Aamir Sohail’s jibe in the high voltage India Vs Pakistan clash at 1996 World Cup, when he bowled out the Pakistan opener very next ball after being hit for a boundary is known to everyone.
    • Missed Milestone: Venkatesh Prasad played his last game when he was just 32-year. He played 33 tests and 161 ODIs – claiming 96 and 196 wickets respectively.
    • Awards: Venkatesh Prasad is the recipient of prestigious Arjuna Award that he received in the year 2000. He was also declared Ceat International Cricketer of the Year in 1996/97, just within two years of his debut in cricket.
  6. He was the coach of the India U-19 side which became runners up in the 2006 World Cup. Post the Greg Chappell era, Prasad was appointed India's bowling coach in May, 2007.

  7. Oct 23, 2013 · He was ably supported by Venkatesh Prasad and Ajit Agarkar for the latter part of the decade, but India couldn’t find anyone to replace him. Many bowlers like Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel came...