Robin Uthappa Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Family, Career
Robin Uthappa is a former Indian cricketer who grabbed the headlines for his explosive batting and ability to perform under pressure. Fondly known as "The Walking Assassin" due to the aggressive style of play, Uthappa has contributed much to the Indian cricket team, especially in white-ball formats and IPL.
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Basic Details
• Full Name: Robin Venu Uthappa
• Birth Date: 11 November 1985
• Current Age: 39 (on 2024)
• Place of Birth: Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka, India
• Height: 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
• Occupation: Ex-Cricket Player
Career Information
Domestic Career: Uthappa kicked off his cricket career with Karnataka. He emerged as one of the most consistent players for Karnataka in domestic cricket.
International Career: Robin played ODIs for India from 2006 and was one of the members of the country's 2007 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad. He had been an extremely notable batsman, displaying many thrilling innings while playing both ODIs and T20s for India.
• IPL Career: Uthappa has represented many IPL teams such as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals as well as Chennai Super Kings. He won the Orange Cap in the year 2014 by scoring maximum runs and remained a key player in helping KKR win the title in that particular season as well.
• Retirement: Robin Uthappa announced his retirement from cricketing in all formats during the month of September in the year 2022.
Net Worth
• Approximate Net Worth: ₹80-100 Crores (as of 2024)
• Sources of Income: IPL contracts, commentary, endorsements, and business ventures.
Family and Personal Life
• Parents: His father, Venu Uthappa, was a former hockey umpire, while his mother, Roselyn, is a homemaker.
• Marital Status: Married to Sheetal Gautham, an erstwhile tennis player, since 2016.
• Children: A son named Neale Nolan Uthappa.
• Hobbies: Robin is very keen on cooking, being fit, and coaching up-and-coming young cricketers.
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Fun Facts
• Uthappa was one of the first Indians to be drawn into modern fitness regimes, and therefore he was referred to as the fitness icon.
•Among his scoop shot against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup is perhaps the most remembered moments by that particular tournament history.
•After retirement, Robin has come out as a commentator and cricket analyst, where he still relates with the game.
The career of Robin Uthappa has seen the full test of his striking determination, adaptability and love for cricket-fearlessness combined with worthwhile contributions that leave a life mark in the Indian cricket fans.
