Hanuma Vihari: After an altercation with a Bengal player who allegedly used his political influence to get rid of the Indian international, Andhra captain Hanuma Vihari posted a heartbreaking message on his official Instagram account about the widespread misuse of power and political influence. Vihari also revealed that he has become a victim of this mismanagement of power and influence.
Domestic and IPL Excellence
Hanuma Vihari, the captain of Andhra Pradesh, gained entry into the national team after a series of outstanding domestic and Indian Premier League (IPL) performances. He is a valuable all-round player and an important asset for India in Test matches. The all-rounder made his Test debut for India in a match against England at The Oval in 2018. In 16 Test matches, he has amassed 839 runs at an average of 33.56, five fifties, and one century.
IPL Debut with Deccan Chargers (2013)
The 30-year-old made his IPL debut in 2013 when Deccan Chargers was eliminated, joining Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were also making their IPL debut. The versatile player participated in three IPL seasons, spending two with Sunrisers Hyderabad and his final one with the Delhi Capitals in the 2019 IPL. While he has scored 284 runs in 23 innings, his average is a pitiful 14.2, and his strike rate is a slow 88.47.
Recent Success in Domestic Cricket
Though he is currently out of favour, India’s number three hitter in Test matches has had an incredible few months. He won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 and had a strong run in the Ranji Trophy 2024, where Andhra lost to Madhya Pradesh in the quarterfinals.
