M. V. Narasimha Rao

Mittwoch, 11. August 1954

Modireddy Venkat 'Bobjee' Narasimha Rao , MBE (born 11 August 1954 in Secunderabad), is a former Indian cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1978 to 1979. He was also a cricket coach. He was picked to play against West Indies in 1978-79, but after two tests he was dropped. He was again brought back the following season for the series against Kim Hughes' Australian team, but again discarded after two Tests. In the 5th test against Australia at Eden Gardens, he played a crucial role in saving India from an imminent defeat. India required 247 to win on the last day and at one point was struggling with 4 wickets down for 123. Four key batsmen - Gavaskar, Vengsarkar, Vishwanath and Chetan Chauhan were already back in the pavilion when Narasimha Rao provided a match saving partnership with Yashp