Subramaniam Badrinath is an Indian cricketer who played as a right-handed middle-order batsman in domestic and international cricket. He represented India in international fixtures and was a long-serving member of the Tamil Nadu side in domestic competition.
Key facts
| Full name | Subramaniam Badrinath |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Tamil Nadu |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Badrinath rose through the cricket structure in Tamil Nadu, a state with an established tradition of producing first-class cricketers through the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and its league system in Chennai. He built his reputation in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class domestic competition, where he was known for compiling substantial scores in the middle order.
Career
In domestic cricket, Badrinath was a mainstay of the Tamil Nadu batting line-up over several seasons of the Ranji Trophy. His consistent run-scoring at the first-class level led to his selection for the Indian national side, where he featured in international cricket for India.
He also took part in Twenty20 franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for franchises in the tournament during his active career.
Significance
Badrinath is regarded as one of the prolific run-scorers produced by the Tamil Nadu domestic system in his era. His career reflects the path of a player who established himself through sustained performance in first-class cricket before earning international recognition.
Related topics
- Tamil Nadu cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- India national cricket team
- Indian Premier League
- Tamil Nadu Cricket Association