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Robin Uthappa – Career Journey

Robin Uthappa – Career Journey

Robin Uthappa – Career Journey

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Cricket is considered India’s religion! With such a huge following, most Indians love playing and watching cricket. Given a chance, they would push their children to get trained in cricket and pursue it professionally. At the Sports School Cricket Academy, we have partnered with one of the world’s best and India’s well-known cricket player, Robin Uthappa. Robin Uthappa – Career Journey is best known for finishing with the highest number of runs in the Ranji Trophy season 2014-15 and contributing towards the Indian team’s 2007 ICC World T20 win. He is known as the “Walking Assassin” among his teammates because of his ability to use a tactic to charge the bowler.

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All About Robin Uthappa’s Gameplay

Hailing from Karnataka, Robin Uthappa began his cricket career too young, starting by representing India in the Under-19 tournaments. In 2005 and 2006, he was recognized for his play skills at the Challenger Series (India-B). Soon after, he came into the limelight when national selectors put him into the ODI squad against England, played in India. He has played for various cricket world cups. Robin Uthappa’s career has spanned decades of skill and technique harnessing.

Through the years, Robin Uthappa has played consistently in the Indian Premier League. As one of India’s most sought-after players, he has played for several teams, including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Chennai Super Kings, and even Rajasthan Royals, being traded at the top of the auction. Having scored over 4427 runs spanning 180 IPL matches, his score is among the highest of the entire tournament.

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Internationally, Robin Uthappa has represented India in ODI matches, having made his debut in Indore in 2006, in the NatWest series, One Day International Squad against Sri Lanka, the Cricket World Cup, as well as several T20 matches. With a world record for maintaining ten consecutive 40+ runs, he also became the first Indian cricketer to score half-century runs in an international T20 game in 2007, played against Pakistan.

Robin Uthappa’s Versatility

Robin Uthappa is a batsman known for his right-handed gameplay. He has also played the position of a wicketkeeper in several matches. With excellent performances domestically, internationally, and at the IPL, he has won the orange cap, broken records, and scored the highest number of runs.

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Uthappa is usually picked for his aggressive batting style. His bowling style is a right-arm play, and his current auction price in the IPL stands at INR 3 crores, with the Rajasthan Royals. Uthappa has disciplined himself with such a strong profile and grown exponentially as a versatile cricket player over the years. Having been coached and trained for matches across the world, as well as facing a share of disappointment, he has emerged as one of India’s most well-rounded cricket players. His professional career has helped him become fit to train and coach young budding cricket enthusiasts across the country.

Notable Achievements –

  • He was selected to be part of India’s 15 member squad in the 2007 World Cup
  • He represented India at 2004 Under 19 ICC World Cup
  • He scored the highest runs in a limited-overs game for an Indian debutant batsman

Association with the Sports School Cricket Academy

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As the Chief Mentor for Cricket at The Sports School Cricket Academy, Bangalore, Robin Uthappa offers students training through his personal experience and insights gained globally. He is known to maintain regular interaction with each of our students and provides individual attention to our budding cricket professionals.

Showcasing some of the best talents for Indian athlete career journeys, the Sports School’s association with Robin Uthappa is a genuinely prominent and strong one, providing our cricket coaching and excellent academy credibility. Along with a focus on academics, students are provided with the necessary attention and guidance by our chief mentor Robin Uthappa in their training, form, fitness, and playing techniques.

At The Sports School, Robin Uthappa, along with the entire team of coaches and trainers, provides training and mentoring both on the field and off it. Students are helped explicitly to fine-tune their form when it comes to batting or bowling and even wicketkeeping. We ensure interactive sessions with Robin Uthappa to keep students enthused and excited about the sport and harbor it professionally.

Get in touch with The Sports School Cricket Academy today to find out more about how your child can excel at becoming an excellent cricket player under the aegis and guidance of Robin Uthappa.

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