Kris Srikkanth Net Worth, Age, Stats & Career

Kris Srikkanth, India's top scorer in the 1983 World Cup final and chief selector from 2008 to 2012, is a commentator and YouTube analyst in 2026.

Krishnamachari Srikkanth, known as Kris Srikkanth or "Cheeka", is a former India opening batsman and a member of the team that won the 1983 World Cup. He played for India from 1981 to 1992, captained the side in 1989-90, and was chairman of the national selection committee from 2008 to 2012. He was born on December 21, 1959 (age 66), in Mylapore, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. In 2026 he is a cricket commentator and analyst who runs the YouTube channel "Cheeky Cheeka".

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Srikkanth was a right-handed opening batsman known for attacking batting at the top of the order. He also bowled occasional right-arm off-breaks. He played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu.

International career

He made his ODI debut on 25 November 1981 against England in Ahmedabad, and his Test debut two days later, on 27 November 1981, against England in Bombay. His last Test was against Australia in Perth in February 1992, and his last ODI was against South Africa in March 1992. He played in three World Cups: 1983, 1987 and 1992.

At the 1983 World Cup he scored 156 runs and was India's top scorer in the final against West Indies with 38. At the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia, which India won, he was the top run-scorer with 238 runs and Man of the Match in the final against Pakistan for his 67. He was also part of India's 1988 Asia Cup-winning squad.

On 10 December 1988 against New Zealand he scored 70 and took 5 wickets in an ODI, the second player after Viv Richards to do both in the same match. His best ODI bowling figures are 5/27.

He was appointed India captain in 1989. He led India in 4 Tests on the 1989-90 tour of Pakistan, all drawn, and in 13 ODIs, winning 4, losing 8, with 1 no result.

Career statistics

Tests: 43 matches, 2,062 runs, average 29.88, 2 centuries, 12 fifties, highest score 123
ODIs: 146 matches, 4,091 runs, average 29.01, 4 centuries, 27 fifties, highest score 123, 25 wickets
Test centuries: 116 against Australia (Sydney, January 1986) and 123 against Pakistan (Chennai, February 1987)

In total he scored 6,153 runs for India across Tests and ODIs.

After playing: selector, coach and commentator

Srikkanth coached the India A team. On 27 September 2008 he was appointed chairman of the national selection committee. His panel picked the squad that won the 2011 World Cup. Sandeep Patil replaced him as chief selector on 27 September 2012.

He was named a brand ambassador of Chennai Super Kings in February 2008, and of Sunrisers Hyderabad in December 2012. He received the BCCI's C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

He works as a commentator and runs the YouTube channel "Cheeky Cheeka", which carries cricket analysis and interviews. Actor Jiiva played him in the 2021 film 83, about India's 1983 World Cup win.

Srikkanth in 2026

Through 2026 Srikkanth stayed busy as a pundit. Before the 2026 T20 World Cup he named England, South Africa and Australia as his picks to join India in the semi-finals, and India went on to win the title by beating New Zealand in the final on 8 March 2026. During IPL 2026 he picked his playing XIs for several teams and, in May 2026, criticised Travis Head's form for Sunrisers Hyderabad in a video on his YouTube channel.

Personal life and family

Srikkanth studied at Vidya Mandir school and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, and earned a degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy. He married Vidya on 30 March 1983, a few months before the World Cup. They have two sons, Adityaa and Anirudha, who are both cricketers. He and his wife took part in the TV show Smart Jodi in 2022, and he also appeared on the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2013.

Net worth

Srikkanth has not made his net worth public, and no reliable source has published a figure. His income comes from commentary, media work and his YouTube channel.

Krishnamachari Srikkanth Date of Birth: December 21, 1959 (age 66)
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Place of Birth: Mylapore, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Nickname: Cheeka
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Playing Role: Opening batsman
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Teams Represented: India, Tamil Nadu
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Wife: Vidya Srikkanth
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Sons: Adityaa and Anirudha

Social Media Profile
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Twitter (X): @KrisSrikkanth
Krishnamachari Srikkanth Instagram: @krissrikkanth

Frequently asked questions

Who is Krishnamachari Srikkanth?

Krishnamachari Srikkanth is a former India opening batsman who won the 1983 World Cup. He later captained India and was chairman of selectors from 2008 to 2012.

When was K Srikkanth born?

He was born on December 21, 1959 (age 66), in Mylapore, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.

What is Kris Srikkanth's net worth?

Srikkanth has not made his net worth public and no reliable source has published a figure. He earns from commentary, media work and his YouTube channel.

How many runs did Srikkanth score for India?

He scored 2,062 runs in 43 Tests and 4,091 runs in 146 ODIs, a total of 6,153 international runs.

What did Srikkanth score in the 1983 World Cup final?

He scored 38 in the final against West Indies, the highest score of the match for India.

Was Srikkanth India's captain?

Yes. He was appointed captain in 1989 and led India in 4 Tests on the 1989-90 tour of Pakistan and in 13 ODIs.

When was Srikkanth chief selector?

He was appointed chairman of selectors on 27 September 2008, and Sandeep Patil replaced him on 27 September 2012. His panel picked the 2011 World Cup-winning squad.