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Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 February 1996

Age29 Years

BirthplaceBangalore, Karnataka, India

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRachana

FamilyFather - Murali Krishna; Mother - Kalavathi Krishna

Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer) Biography

Right-arm fast bowler Prasidh Krishna represents Karnataka domestically and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He made an eventful One Day International (OD

Early life and background

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna was born on 19 February 1996 in Bangalore, Karnataka. Raised in Bengaluru, he attended Carmel School in Padmanabhanagar and later studied at Mahaveer Jain College, where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Sports ran in his family: his mother was a national-level volleyball player and his father played cricket at the college level. As a youngster he enjoyed many sports, including athletics, football and badminton, and often practised bowling actions on the walk to school.

Career

Prasidh emerged through Karnataka’s domestic system and made his first-class debut for the state in the 2015–16 season. He spent time at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai and was later coached by figures such as Glenn McGrath and Jeff Thomson, experiences he credits with helping him find greater calm and control in his game.

A right-arm fast bowler who bats right-handed, Prasidh has played for Karnataka in domestic cricket and for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He has also been part of the Bellary Tuskers earlier in his domestic career. Known for his pace and aggression with the new ball, he recorded notable domestic success, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Internationally, Prasidh made an immediate impact when he debuted in One Day Internationals for India against England on 23 March 2021 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. In that match he became the first Indian bowler to take a four-wicket haul on ODI debut. He made his Twenty20 international debut on 18 August 2023 against Ireland at The Village. As of the information provided, he has not played Test cricket for India. He wears shirt number 43.

Across age-group, domestic and ‘A’ team fixtures, Prasidh has produced several standout performances, including a five-wicket haul for Karnataka against a Bangladesh A side where he dismissed top-order batsmen Anamul Haque, Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar.

Playing style and influences

Prasidh models much of his bowling on high-velocity, attacking fast bowlers. He has cited Brett Lee as a bowling influence from his childhood. He lists Kevin Pietersen and MS Dhoni among the batsmen he admires, and names Cristiano Ronaldo and Valentino Rossi as sportsmen he follows. Off the field, he enjoys cycling, football and console gaming.

Public profile

Prasidh is listed at approximately 188 cm (1.88 m or 6 ft 2 in) with brown eyes and black hair. He is from Bengaluru and holds Indian nationality. His coach and mentor is named as Srinivas Murthy in available records.

Personal life

Prasidh married Rachana on 8 June 2023. His parents are Murali Krishna and Kalavathi Krishna. Rachana is reported to work as a product manager at Dell in Texas, United States.

Latest updates

Prasidh continues to play at the domestic and IPL levels while featuring intermittently for India in limited-overs formats. His international breakthroughs include the four-wicket haul on ODI debut in March 2021 and his T20I debut in August 2023. He remains a pace option for selectors and franchises, building on performances across domestic competitions and training at high-performance centres such as the MRF Pace Foundation.
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Recent Work

India ODI debut vs England

Made ODI debut and became the first Indian bowler to take a four-wicket haul on debut.

2021
T20I debut vs Ireland

Made Twenty20 international debut for India.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. First Indian bowler to take a four-wicket haul on ODI debut (23 March 2021 vs England)
  2. Second-highest wicket-taker in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy
  3. Five-wicket haul for Karnataka against a Bangladesh A side
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer) born?

19 February 1996

What is Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (Bowler)

What is Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Prasidh Krishna (Cricketer) married to?

Rachana