Ambati Rayudu also known as Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu is an Indian Cricketer and current captain of the Andhra Team. He is a right handed batsman and usually keeps his right arms and wickets off breaks. Ambati Rayudu plays for Hyderabad team and Chennai Super Kings in IPL. He was born on 23rd September 1985 in Andhra Pradesh India.
Biography / Wiki :-
| Real Name | Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu |
| Nickname | Amba |
| Known Name | Ambati Rayudu |
| Date of Birth | 23 September 1985 |
| Age | 38 years ( as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Hometown | Hyderabad, India |
| Current Residence | Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Martial Status | Married |
| Girlfriend / Affairs | Chennupalli Vidya |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Education, Family , Ethnicity:-
| School Name | Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad |
| College / University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Ethnicity | Kapu |
| Father Name | Ambati Sambasiva Rao (worked at the archives department) |
| Mother Name | Vijayalakshmi |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | Not Known |
| Spouse / Wife Name | Chennupalli Vidya |
| Childrens ( Kids) Name | Not Known |
Ambati Rayudu started his cricket coaching when he was just 8 years old. His father got him enrolled in the Hyderabad coaching camp which was run by the cricketer Vijay Paul. He made his debut in the year 2002 when he was just 16 with the Ranji Trophy. Ambati Rayudu has captained the under 19 World cup team which had big players like RP Singh, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Kartik, Shikhar Dhawan and Irfan Pathan.
Ambati Rayudu was picked up as a replacement for the injured player Manoj Tiwari in the T20 series with England. Along with batsman he is also a part time wicket keeper and off spinner.
Controversies :-
| Controversies- | Throughout his career, Rayudu was involved in confrontations with players and umpires. |
| He was involved in a scuffle with Hyderabad player Arjun Yadav while playing for Andhra Pradesh in a Ranji match in 2005. In the scuffle, Yadav attacked Rayudu with a stump. | |
| After a match in the 2016 IPL, Rayudu and Harbhajan Singh were involved in an on-field spat. | |
| In 2018, he received a two-match ban by the BCCI after his heated confrontation with the umpires during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Karnataka. | |
| In the 2014 India A’s tour of Australia, he was seen hurling expletives at the umpire after his dismissal. | |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
| Net Worth | Rs. 45 Crore INR |
| Monthly Salary / Income | Rs. 25 Lakhs + |
| House Address | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Cars | Ford Mustang |
| BMW 7 Series |
Cricket:-
| International Debut | Test- Did Not Play ODI- 24 July 2013 vs Zimbabwe in Harare T20- 7 September 2014 vs England in Birmingham |
| Last Match | Test- Did Not Play ODI- 8 March 2019 against Australia at Ranchi T20- 22 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare |
| International Retirement | 3 July 2019 |
| Jersey Number | 5 (India) 9 (IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team | • Baroda • Hyderabad • Hyderabad Heroes • Mumbai Indians • Chennai Super Kings |
| Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Steve Waugh |
| Coach/Mentor | Vijay Paul |
| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
Figure Measurements ,Size ,Height & Weight :-
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7 inches |
| Meters – 1.70 m | |
| Centimeters – 170 cm | |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 65 Kg |
| Figure Measurements | Chest Size – 44 Inches |
| Waist Size – 32 Inches | |
| Hips Size – 14 Inches | |
| Figure Measurements – 44-32-14 |
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