Name Hindi: वी. आर. वी. सिंह / Gender Man
Biography of V. R. V. Singh
Vadamarachchi Rajagopal Vanjuramalinga (VRV) Singh, often simply known as VRV Singh, is a retired Indian cricketer. He was born on October 9, 1984 in Chandigarh and made his professional cricketing debut for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy during the 2003–04 season.
Career History
- Punjab Domestic Career: VRV first showed up in domestic cricket representing Punjab in the annual Ranji Trophy competition. His successful performances earned him national recognition over time.
- National Team Selection: After consistent showings in domestic games, he was selected in the National team to play Test Cricket in 2006 against England where he performed well and justified his selection.
- IPL Representation: In April 2008, he received another career milestone by playing for Kings XI Punjab at the inaugural IPL – India’s premier Twenty20 competition – where he drew international attention throughout his run.
Play Style and Influences
Singh has always been admired for his fast bowling abilities. Standing tall at nearly six foot four inches, VRV can extract good bounce from any wicket due to his height advantage. In terms of speed, he consistently clocks between 135-140 km/h with a relatively upright action that adds an extra zip off the pitch around the corridor of uncertainty when things go right.
Retirement and Impact
In December 2018, Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket because of chronic back pain which resulted after years of fast bowling. Even though his international cricketing career was short-lived due to consistent struggles with injuries, VRV Singh left a lasting legacy both on the field and off the field. His contribution has been noteworthy in aiding India’s cricketing future as he now helps pave way for new prospects within Punjab’s domestic scene post-retirement working as a coach.
Trivia
- Singh happens to be one among the few Indian players who’ve played more test matches than ODI’s in their careers.
- The first five batsmen he dismissed in Test matches all had scored over 7000 runs in this format, making him the only bowler till date to have such record at start of their career.
