Lesser known facts about Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu - In 2004, India’s under-19 Worl- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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In 2004, India’s under-19 World Cup squad consisted of big names like Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Dinesh Karthik, RP Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan, but it was Ambati Rayudu who was selected as the captain of the team. (Photos: Instagram)

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Rayudu has been accused of losing his cool on the field. In 2005, he was involved in a brawl with ex-cricketer Shivlal Yadav’s son Arjun, who attacked Rayudu with a stump. Rayudu is infamous for getting into arguments with umpires over the years as well.

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In the under-19 match against England in 2002, Rayudu scored a massive 177 runs.

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Rayudu is also a part-time off-spinner and wicketkeeper. He played as a wicketkeeper for Chennai Super Kings in Dhoni's absence during the 2019 IPL season.

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The right-handed batsman was regarded as one of the biggest players in the ICL. He played for Hyderabad Heroes and ICL India XI.

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