Indian team when Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid made their Test debut - Where are they now?

#11 Venkatesh Prasad

Prasad formed a deadly partnership with Srinath

The Indian pacer also made his debut in this match and made his mark immediately with a 5-wicket haul in the first innings. The Karnataka duo of Prasad and Srinath bowled in tandem in much of the late 90s and successfully hunted in pairs. He was a renowned proponent of the slower balls. Following a dip in form and injuries, he eventually retired in 2005.

Post retirement, he coached the India U-19 team in 2006, and they finished runners-up in the World Cup. He was roped in as India’s bowling coach post the 2007 World Cup and served in that position till 2009. He also worked as bowling coach for the now suspended Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Prasad has also coached Karnataka and currently serves as the chairman of the BCCI junior selecting committee. He applied for the post of India’s Head coach, but Kumble was eventually picked for the position.