Who is Venkatesh Prasad: Who is Venkatesh Prasad, who came into the limelight due to Nupur Sharma controversy, know everything from cricket career

New Delhi: Nupur Sharma, a suspended spokesperson from the Bharatiya Janata Party, has remained a matter of debate these days. After the provocative statement made on Hazrat Prophet Mohammad, everyone is surrounded. Rape and murder threats are being received. In the past, he was even given a symbolic death sentence by a group of fundamentalists. In such a situation, former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has now stood by his side. There was panic on social media as soon as Venkatesh took the stand. First they tell what Venkatesh Prasad wrote and then later we will talk about his cricket career.

Venkatesh Prasad shared a picture of Nupur Sharma hanging on Twitter. Criticizing this picture, Venkatesh said, ‘The effigy of Nupur Sharma was hanged in Karnataka. Can’t believe this is 21st century India. I appeal to everyone to keep politics aside and use your intelligence. It has become too much.’

International debut in 1994
Now many types of reactions are coming on social media regarding Venkatesh. Born on 5 August 1969 in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, Venkatesh was a right-arm medium pacer who made his first-class debut in 1990. After playing domestic cricket for four years, he got the opportunity to play an international match for the first time in 1994. After making his debut against New Zealand in Christchurch in 1994, he had to wait two years to play his first Test match.

Venkatesh Prasad-Aamir Sohail- This Pakistani had eaten as soon as he got entangled with Venkatesh Prasad, lost the war, got a deep wound
Has also been the bowling coach of India
Amir Sohail was bowled in the 1996 World Cup. The fans still remember this match a lot. Venkatesh Prasad has also been the bowling coach of Team India, he played a total of 194 matches including 33 Tests and 161 ODIs for Team India. He has 96 wickets in Tests and 196 wickets in One Day Internationals. The tall Venkatesh Prasad along with his partner Javagal Srinath used to make the batsmen dance with the new ball. He had the ability to swing the ball both ways. Venkatesh Iyer said goodbye to cricket in 2001.