Name Hindi: शिवलाल यादव / Gender Man
Shivlal Yadav: A Renowned Indian Cricketer
Born on January 26, 1957, Shivlal Yadav is an iconic cricketer from Hyderabad, India. His prowess lies in off-spin bowling and he has been a valuable asset for the Indian cricket team during his active years.
Early Career
In the early stages of his career, Shivlal played domestic cricket representing Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy games. He rose steadily through the ranks due to his consistent performance and brilliant skills as an off-spinner.
A Look at His International Career
- Test Debut: In 1979, Shivlal made his international debut against Australia in the memorable dual series where Sunil Gavaskar was leading the squad. However, destiny had different plans and after only two matches he was dropped out of the team until picked again after three years.
- Career Highs: After making good use of second chance, Shivlal emerged as one of the top spinners for Team India with some remarkable performances under his belt. One such memorable inning was in Pakistan when he took seven wickets giving away just 81 runs during the first innings and four more wickets letting go just 91 runs in second innings.
- Last Test Match: In March 1987, he put up his gloves for good after a test match with Pakistan which ended without result (draw).
After Retirement
In addition to being known for his exceptional feats on field, after retirement he served important administrative roles within Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was appointed as the interim president of BCCI during 2014, following some unforeseen circumstances.
Awards and Achievements
Due to his exceptional contribution towards Indian cricket, Shivlal Yadav has bagged numerous awards and accolades. Some notable among them include:
- In 1988, he received The Arjuna Award, one of India’s highest sporting honour given for an outstanding individual achievement in National Sports.
- In recognition of his services rendered to Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), a stand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium aka Uppal stadium is named after him.
The Legacy of Shivlal Yadav
Despite retirement, Shivlal Yadav continues to inspire future generations through his significant contributions on-field performances and off-field commitment towards uplifting cricket in India. Truly, he stands out as a luminary in the transgenerational history of Indian Cricket.
