Narayan Jagadeesan is an Indian cricketer who represents Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and participates in the Indian Premier League.
Narayan Jagadeesan Age
As of 2024, he is 29 years old.
Narayan Jagadeesan Biography
| Full Name | Narayan Jagadeesan |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Coimbatore |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) |
| Weight | 65 kg (approx) |
| Education | Graduation in Commerce from PSG College, Coimbatore |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer |
| Batting Style | Right-Hand |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Social Media | Instagram, Facebook |
Narayan Jagadeesan Family
Narayan Jagadeesan was born on 24 December 1995 to C.J. Narayan and Jayashree. He has a sister named Sarada Narayan.
Narayan hails from a cricketing family as his father is a former cricketer. The family has been supportive of his cricketing career, with his father being a significant influence on his journey in the sport.
Narayan Jagadeesan Early life
Jagadeesan wanted to become a fast bowler, but his father and coach encouraged him to focus on becoming a wicketkeeper-batsman. Their guidance helped shape his career path, allowing him to develop his skills in both batting and wicketkeeping.
Additionally, he has cited cricket legends like MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting, and Virat Kohli as further inspirations, particularly admiring Dhoni’s wicketkeeping skills and leadership qualities.
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Narayan Jagadeesan Career
Debut
Jagadeesan made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy on October 27, 2016, where he scored an impressive unbeaten 123 runs, earning the Player of the Match award.
He subsequently made his Twenty20 debut on January 30, 2017, and his List A debut on February 25, 2017, both for Tamil Nadu.
Domestic Cricket
His domestic performances have been remarkable, especially in limited-overs cricket.
-In January 2021, he emerged as the leading run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, accumulating 364 runs in eight matches.
-Jagadeesan gained significant recognition on November 21, 2022, when he set a world record for the highest individual score in List A cricket, scoring 277 runs off 141 balls.
-He also became the first player to score centuries in five consecutive innings in men’s List A cricket.
IPL
Jagadeesan was bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in January 2018 for ₹20 lakhs. However, he did not make his IPL debut until October 10, 2020. He was retained by CSK until 2022 and later signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹90 lakhs for the 2023 season. Narayan remained unsold in 2024 IPL.
Narayan Jagadeesan Stats
Narayan Jagadeesan Net Worth
Narayan Jagadeesan’s net worth is approximately ₹4-5 crore. His income primarily comes from his cricketing endeavors, including his salary from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
FAQs
Narayan remained unsold in IPL 2024.
He is unmarried.
He has not been reported to be in a relationship as of now.
At IPL 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for 90 lacs.
He is from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Narayan Jagadeesan broke the world record for the highest individual score in men’s List A cricket by smashing 277 off 141 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2022.