"Bhagyalakshmi, Mother of Former Cricketer Javagal Srinath, Passes Away in Mysore at 85"

The mother of former Indian cricketer Javagal Srinath, Bhagyalakshmi, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Mysore due to age-related ailments. She was residing in Kuvempunagar, Mysore, and had been managing the family responsibilities since the death of her husband, J.K. Chandrashekar, in 2018. Bhagyalakshmi is survived by her children: Javagal Srinath, J.C. Srinivas, J.C. Srilakshmi, and J.C. Srilatha. Her passing has caused widespread grief among sports fans and the Mysore community, with many expressing condolences to the Srinath family.

Javagal Srinath, born on August 31, 1969, in Mysore, Karnataka, is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of India’s finest fast bowlers. He played for India from 1991 to 2003, known for his pace, often exceeding 150 kmph, and his ability to bowl incutters, inswingers, and reverse swing. He is the only Indian fast bowler to take over 300 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with 315 wickets, making him India’s second-highest ODI wicket-taker after Anil Kumble. In Tests, he claimed 236 wickets, ranking him among India’s top fast bowlers.

Personal Life-

Srinath was born into a Kannada-speaking Brahmin family to J.K. Chandrashekar and Bhagyalakshmi, who passed away on August 16, 2025, due to age-related ailments. He has a brother, Javagal Srinivas, and two sisters, Srilakshmi and Srilatha. Srinath married Jyothsna in 1999, but they divorced in 2007. He then married journalist Madhavi Patravali in 2008, and they have a son, Adhiesh. Srinath holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Instrumentation Technology from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore.Levi's Men's Slim Fit Mid Rise 511 Mid-Rise Jeans

Cricket Career-

Domestic Career: Srinath debuted for Karnataka in the 1989-90 Ranji Trophy, taking a hat-trick against Hyderabad in his first match. He took over 500 first-class wickets, including 96 for Karnataka at an average of 24.06. He also played county cricket for Gloucestershire (1995, taking 87 wickets), Leicestershire, and Durham.

International Career: Srinath debuted in ODIs against Pakistan in 1991 and in Tests against Australia in Brisbane the same year. After Kapil Dev’s retirement in 1994, he led India’s pace attack for nearly a decade. His standout performances include 6/21 against South Africa in 1996 and 8/86 against Pakistan in 1999. He played four World Cups (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003), taking 44 wickets, joint-highest for India with Zaheer Khan. His fastest recorded delivery was 157 kmph in 1996/97.also read; BJP State President Vijayendra Slams Congress Government Over Inaction on Defamation Against Dharmasthala

Retirement: Srinath retired after the 2003 World Cup, where India reached the final. His last ODI saw him concede 87 runs without a wicket against Australia. He had planned to retire earlier but played the 2003 World Cup at Sourav Ganguly’s request.