Here is all you need to know about Aravelly Avanish Rao, Indian cricketer including his biography, age, career, father name, records and more
On Thursday, January 25, there was a flash of brilliance in India’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup group match against Ireland. Aravelly Avanish displayed his legendary MS Dhoni-like wicketkeeping skills.
Who is Indian cricketer Aravelly Avanish Rao, biography, age, family, parents, hometown birth place, stats
Avanish stumped the opposition in the match’s twelfth over. When left-arm spinner Saumy Pandey delivered a flighted delivery, Irish batter Macdara Cosgrave leaped forward, and Avanish reacted quickly.
Due to his poor decision-making about the delivery, Cosgrave became stuck, briefly lifting his back leg off the ground. Quickly seizing the moment, Avanish removed the bails, dismissing Cosgrave for a just 3 runs off 5 balls.
Who is Aravelly Avanish Rao?
Aravelly Avanish Rao is a young cricketer from Pothugal village in Mustabad mandal of the Rajanna Sircilla district, and is a hard-hitting, explosive, left-handed wicket-keeper batsman. He was born on June 2, 2005 and is currently 18 years old.
He was selected for the India under-19 men’s squad for the ICC Men’s under-19 World Cup in 2024 and the ongoing tri-series in South Africa.
Last month, Avanish debuted for Hyderabad in the List A. Despite the fact that he hasn’t quite settled in at the senior level, he is definitely a talent to keep an eye on. The left-hander, who recently played for India in the U19 Asia Cup, is now rising as national team’s wicketkeeper at the U19 World Cup in South Africa.
Rao has previously served as Hyderabad’s Under-19 and Under-14 team captain. When playing junior cricket versus Chennai, he made headlines with a 183-run innings. In other regional competitions, he also turned in strong performances. Additionally, he excelled in other regional competitions.
The five-time champion Chennai Super Kings raised the paddle for Avanish Rao in the IPL 2024 Players’ Auction, making him and his family and everyone in his hamlet very pleased. For the entire town, the day he was purchased by a CSK for INR 20 Lakh was unforgettable. Now, he’ll try to win over the Chennai Super Kings’ management and earn a spot in the starting lineup.
4. ARAVELLY AVANISH RAO
Left handed batter and wicketkeeper comes from the Pothugal village in Telangana. Avinash was also picked up by the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024 season.
Avinash came into prominence after hitting 183 in junior level for Hyderabad. His ability to hit… pic.twitter.com/BgUMastjRG
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 20, 2024
Aravelly Avanish Rao’s parents
Aravelly Avanish Rao was welcomed by his parents Lakshmana Rao is a software engineer and his mother Sushma belongs to Kolanur village of Konaraopet Mandal in the same district.