ML JayaSimha
First of all, Let us know about famous Hyderabadi ex Cricket Player Late M .L. JayaSimha.
Motganhalli Laxminarsu Jaisimha was born on March 3, 1939, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, was an Indian Test Cricketer. M.L. Jaisimha was a right-handed batsman who was popular
for his style on and off the field. He was a medium pace bowler, often opening
the bowling for India, and was a brilliant fielder. Partab Ramchand wrote after
Jaisimha's death that "his slim figure, which he maintained till his last
day, the boyish good looks, the inimitable gait, the trademark silk shirt and
scarf, the sleeves buttoned at the wrist or the collar turnedup, all these
attracted immediate attention. He was called by ‘cultivated stylist’ by Indian Cricket.
Jaisimha made his first-class debut at the age of 15 scoring 90 for
Hyderabad against Andhra Pradesh. He played for Ranji matches and also for
international test cricket. Later he converted to an opener due to the
competition in the middle order.
Famous Indian captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was
also played under his leadership. ML Jaisimha was a selector during 1977-78 and
1980-81, and managed the Indian tour to Sri Lanka in 1985-86. He was represented
the country as a Test Cricketer, Test Selector, Cricket Commentator,
Sportswriter, Media Person and State Coach. Jayasimha’s son Vivek Jaisimha was a first
class cricketer.
Later, Jayasimha’s wife jayanthi jayasimha and
her family members promoted the “Jaisimha Cricket Academy”, to fulfill a cherished
dream. The Academy brings cricket to one and all in matchless style by
providing unique stadium-like, all-weather cricketing facilities in an 8000 sft
indoor arena, 365 days a year (on a pay-and-play basis). For more details,
click on the following link http://www.mljaisimha.com
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