Last updated on: March 20th, 2025
Prasidh Krishna Biography – The fast and fierce bowler of India, trained in Australia!
Family Background of Prasidh Krishna:
Prasidh Krishna is a right-hand medium-fast bowler, born on February 19, 1996, in Bangalore, India.
His father’s name is Murali Krishna. His father also used to play cricket and is renowned locally for his playing skills. Krishna’s mother is a former Volleyball player.
He has a younger sister named Prakruthi Krishna.
Early Life:
Initially, Prasidh wasn’t particularly interested in cricket, as he would play other sports like volleyball and athletics. However, at the age of 12, he joined Basavanagudi Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and started honing his skills at a young age.
Also, he used to play for his school cricket team, where he honed his bowling skills under the former first-class player, Prahladrao Srinivasa Murthy.
Soon, in 2010, he made his name in the state’s under-14s team while he was studying at Carmel School. Later, in 2013, he started playing for Karnataka under-19s team.
Education:
He did his schooling at Carmel School in Padmanabhanagar. He has a B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) degree from Mahavir Jain College.
Prasidh Krishna Height, Age, Wife & Biography:
| Prasidh Krishna’s Profile: | |
|---|---|
| Personal Life: | |
| Full Name | Prasidh Murali Krishna |
| Nickname | Not known |
| Date of Birth | February 19, 1996 |
| Age | 29 years 1 months (in March, 2025) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Birth Place | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| School | Carmel School, Padmanabhanagar |
| College | Mahavir Jain College |
| Physical Stats: | |
| Height | 6ft. 2″ (1.87 m) (187 cm) |
| Weight | Not known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Family & Relationships: | |
| Father | Murali Krishna |
| Mother | Not known |
| Siblings | 1 sister (Prakruthi Krishna) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Rachana Krishna |
| Career: | |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Major Teams | India A, Karnataka, Kolkata Knight Riders, Bellary Tuskers, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans |
| Test Debut | South Africa vs India at Centurion (December 26, 2023) |
| ODI Debut | India vs England at Pune (March 23, 2021) |
| T20I Debut | Ireland vs India at Dublin (August 18, 2023) |
| First-Class Debut | Karnataka vs Bangladesh A at Mysore (September 22, 2015) |
| List-A Debut | Jharkhand vs Karnataka at Kolkata (February 25, 2017) |
| T-20 Debut | Punjab vs Karnataka at Kolkata (January 21, 2018) |
Prasidh Krishna Partner:
Indian fast bowler, Prasidh Krishna married his long-time partner, Rachana, on June 8, 2023, in a traditional South Indian ceremony. The event was attended by notable cricketers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer, who gathered to celebrate the couple’s union.
Rachana is an accomplished IT professional and entrepreneur. She currently serves as a Senior Product Manager at Dell Technologies in Bengaluru, India.
Krishna’s Cricket Career:
In 2015, he started his first-class career for Bangalore by playing against Bangladesh A on the Bangladesh A tour of India. He picked five wickets in the first innings and one wicket in the second innings.
Later, in 2017, Prasidh Krishna made his List-A debut along with Pavan Deshpande and Krishnappa Gowtham, against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He picked two wickets for 41 runs in the match. The same year, he trialed and got selected in the MRF Pace Foundation.
Then, in January 2018, he played his first main T20 match for Bangalore against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Although he picked the wicket of the opening batsman Manan Vohra, he conceded 44 runs in his four overs.
Later, in 2019, he visited Australia through an exchange program of the Foundation (MRF Pace), where he improved his bowling skills under former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thompson.
International Career:
On March 23, 2021, Krishna made his international debut for India by playing an ODI match against England. He picked four wickets on his debut day with an economy of 6.61. His maiden international wicket was Jason Roy. He also picked the wickets of Ben Stokes, Sam Billings, and Tom Curran in his first match.
Two years later, in August 2023, he played his first T20I match, against Ireland. He took two wickets in the match.
That same year, in December, Prasidh made his Test debut against South Africa.
Prasidh’s IPL Career:
Krishna was a net bowler for IPL teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (formerly KXIP), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before he made his debut in the league.
His IPL story is also interesting as he joined KKR as a replacement for injured Kamlesh Nagarkoti in the IPL 2018. Then, he made his IPL debut also because of an injured player named Shivam Mavi.
Krishna made his IPL debut for KKR on May 06, 2018, against Mumbai Indians (MI). His maiden IPL wicket came in his second match, against MI only, in the form of Rohit Sharma.
He played for the same team in the next three seasons, however, in the IPL 2022 mega auction, Krishna was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for ₹10 crore. He delivered a commendable performance that season, taking 19 wickets in 17 matches.
However, the subsequent seasons presented challenges. Due to injuries, Krishna was unable to participate in both the IPL 2023 and IPL 2024 tournaments, sidelining him from competitive cricket during this period.
Making a strong comeback, the IPL 2025 mega auction saw Krishna being secured by the Gujarat Titans (GT) for ₹9.5 crore
Facts about Prasidh Krishna:
- He idolizes Aussie cricketer Brett Lee as his role model.
- He also had played under Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation.
- Apart from IPL, he plays for Bellary Tuskers in the KPL (Karnataka Premier League).
- Prasidh’s fastest bowl in the IPL was at the speed of 150.22 km/h.
- He is a great fan of Manchester United.
- He loves to enjoy play station in his spare time.
Frequently asked questions on Google:
- What is the age of Prasidh Krishna?
29 years 1 months (in March, 2025)
- What is the height of Prasidh Krishna?
6ft. 2” (1.87 m or 187 cm)
- Who is the wife of Prasidh Krishna?
Rachana
- What is the fastest ball delivered by Prasidh?
His fastest bowl in the IPL was at 150.22 km/h.
- What is the average bowling speed of Krishna?
His average bowling speed is between 140 km/h and 150 km/h.
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I am a senior Prasidh, his former neighbour. I was in class 10 while his sister Prakruthi was born. His family consisting of his parents and his grandmother had moved in as tenants to the house ‘Ashirvad’ behind mine in Ashok Nagar, Banashankari 1st stage Bangalore 50 while he was an infant. His first birthday was also celebrated in the same house.
That was in late 90s when internet was not popular. Until I came to know about his first birthday, I thought I was the only Prasidh in Bangalore. They relocated from that house ‘Ashirvad’ sometime in 1999 I guess.
It was a real surprise when I saw his name and face in an IPL tournament. I had my doubts whether it was really that infant Prasidh I had known in late 1990s. I saw his biography on another site which showed that he did his schooling at Carmel School. This school is in Banashankari suburb too. It gave me a pointer that he could be the same Prasidh. The details on this webpage show the fine details such as the name of his sister thereby confirming that he is the same baby Prasidh that I had known in late 1990s.
I am delighted to see him represent India and show his magic with the ball. He is al married now. Time just flies!
I chose the path of science whereas he chose the path of sports.
I wish him.all success in his life and career and will continue to be his fan.
All the best kid ! (Being around 15 years older than you dear Prasidh, I take this liberty to call you kid ).
Hey Prasidh R, thank you for the insights!