Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Javagal Srinath began their career in 2015. With 30 credits to their name, Javagal Srinath remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Javagal Srinath is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
Career Milestones
Film debut
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World Cup Performance
Played a key role in India's campaign in the 1996 Cricket World Cup, including a memorable spell against Pakistan in the quarter-final.
Test Match Hat-trick
Took a hat-trick against Pakistan in the Kolkata Test match, becoming only the second Indian to achieve this in Test cricket.
World Cup Finalist
Was a vital part of the Indian bowling attack that helped the team reach the final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Did You Know?
Javagal Srinath is a former Indian cricketer, not an actor in Indian cinema.
He was one of India's premier fast bowlers during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Srinath was the first Indian fast bowler to take 300 wickets in One Day Internationals.
He represented India in 67 Test matches and 229 ODIs.
He was part of the Indian squad that reached the final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Legacy & Influence
Javagal Srinath is a former Indian cricketer and a respected cricket administrator, not a figure in Indian cinema. He is renowned as one of India's finest fast bowlers, playing a pivotal role in the national team from 1991 to 2003. His career trajectory saw him spearhead the Indian pace attack in an era dominated by spinners, bringing sustained speed, bounce, and reverse swing to Test and ODI cricket. Srinath's contribution was crucial in several historic overseas victories, including in England, South Africa, and the West Indies. He was a key member of the Indian team that reached the final of the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Post-retirement, he has served as a match referee for the International Cricket Council (ICC), bringing integrity and deep understanding of the game to the role. His influence extends to mentoring younger fast bowlers and contributing to the development of pace bowling in India, helping pave the way for future generations of Indian quicks. His legacy is firmly in the realm of international cricket, where he is remembered for his professionalism, skill, and as a pioneer for fast bowling in the country.